Materials:

Silver-plated copper

Brass

Resin

Turquoise

Coral

Dimensions & Weight:

Height: 11 inches

Width: 5 inches

Weight: 1.15 kilograms

Shipping Origin: Kathmandu, Nepal

Description:

This wonderful Nepali ceremonial seal/stamp is crafted from natural resin with a base of silver-plated copper that has been repousséd with delicate patterns and animals. Turquoise and coral insets also adorn the base.

Repousse is a technique by which the artist delicately hammers the reverse side of metal to create ornate patterns in relief.

One side has a double vajra, the other has the twelve animals representing the zodiac. The base of the stamp is embossed with a lotus blossom

These ceremonial stamps are used by all monasteries, where the Head Monk seals wax with the base of the stamp. Each monastery has their own unique stamp.