Silver Ghau Pendant with Mantra, Turquoise, and Coral

A richly embellished round Ghau pendant made of silver: The domed front is divided into six panels, which the mantra Om Mani Padme Hum (ཨོཾ་མ་ཎི་པདྨེ་ཧཱུྃ) in Tibetan Uchen script, framed by a twisted cord; in the center sits a round red coral. Turquoises adorn the upper Vajra finial and the lower edge.

Om Mani Padme Hum is the best-known mantra in Tibetan Buddhism, associated with Avalokiteshvara (Tib. Chenrezig), the Bodhisattva of Compassion. Turquoise and coral are among the most highly prized materials.

A Ghau (also Gao) is a portable Tibetan amulet case containing prayer texts, blessed fabrics, or a yantra diagram. The pendant can be opened and . Handcrafted in a workshop steeped in tradition in Nepal .

Height 44 mm (including eyelet) · Width 26 mm · Depth 16 mm · Eyelet ⌀ approx. 5 mm · Silver (925) · Turquoise · Coral · Handcrafted in Nepal