Tibetan hand prayer wheel (Mani lag khor) from the 19th Century. Circular previous Silver metal case embossed with Tibetan script. The case opens from the top where a printed mantra prayer is rolled up inside.
Inside the Prayer Wheel House
Each prayer wheel has a unique printed mantra that is folded and rolled up into the cylinder. Mantras are short Buddhist invocations.
In order to be effective, the consecration of the mantra sheets required a blessing.
The prayer wheel spins when moved in circular movement as it rotates on a metal pin attached to the wooden handle.
The buddhist monks would read the mantras in the scripture while spinning the wheel to release the prayer into the air and out to the world.
Made of Silver precious metal and Wood
Antique condition thats been kept well but has marks from the year and the top that comes off is a bit wobbly.
This item was briefly cleaned with natural ingredients and can be cleaned polished further as you prefer
Beautiful and good feeling piece from history and the ancient past