A well assembled Tibetan top of a prayer wheel. The wheel itself is carved from Yak horn and stuffed with. A long Tibetan prayer scroll. The sides are carved with Buddhas and Tibetan Lanta script. One end is carved with a double Vajra and the other end is carved with an 8 Spoke Wheel. The double Vajra is used as a symbol to promote concentraion and meditation. The 8 Spoke Wheel represents the 8 parts of the Dharma, the 8 parts to wisdom and the end of suffering. The top of the wheel is capped with silver and the chain and weight are also of silver. Small but very imposing! 19th C or earlier. 2 3/8 inches H. Continue Reading
Himalayan imports 20 in Sirupati came as it is. Never cut or chopped anything, never carried, only handled and admired, sheathed few times. Any imperfections is the result of hand crafted natural materials, so it is not going to be factory perfect. Please view the pictures as they’re part of the description. Pristine tip and edge so please be careful. Quick but strong enough for a full day’s work without weighting you down. Strong but still light in hand. The item “Himalayan imports 20 in Sirupati kukri khukuri with Brass inlay scroll work” is in sale since Tuesday, November 26, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Knives, Swords & Blades\Collectible Fixed Blade Knives\Modern Fixed Blade\Custom & Handmade”. The seller is “gangibabay” and is located in Chino, California. This item can be shipped to United States.
