Materials:

Sterling silver

Lapis lazuli

Coral

Turquoise

Dimensions & Weight:

Height: 5.8 inches

Width: 5.8 inches

Depth: 2.5 inches

Weight: 200 grams

Shipping Origin: Kathmandu, Nepal

Description:

This exceptional, carved lapis lazuli Double Vajra is inset with coral and turquoise cabochons.

The Double Vajra (Visvavajra) has its origins in Buddhist myth:

In the emptiness of space, a mild wind began blowing. Over time, it filled the great Void, growing in power over eons until it coalesced into the vajra cross. This weighty, immutable object is said to be the foundation of the universe or Visvavajra (in Sanskrit, visva = universe). Depicted as an X or in vertical form (like a plus sign), it is also a symbol of protection.

The Double Vajra is formed from four lotus-mounted vajra-heads that emanate from a central hub towards the four cardinal directions and symbolizes the principle of absolute stability. Pointedly, the Double Vajra is a protective symbol that dispels evil, temptation, and deception from the four directions, dispels ignorance and invites wisdom, boosting power.

The detail and craftsmanship displayed in this unique Double Vajra is absolutely remarkable.