{"product_id":"silver-pendant-tibetan-tangka-copy","title":"Sterling Silver Pendant, Tibetan Tangka 8150","description":"\u003cp\u003eChain has 2 inch extension\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItems slightly vary, no two coins are the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDenomination: 1 Tangka       Date: Circa 1850 - 1948 CE\u003cbr\u003e\nDescription: \tObverse: Lotus Flower \u0026amp; 8 Buddhist Lucky Symbols. Reverse: 8-petalled Wheel\/Flower.\u003cbr\u003e\nThese Tibetan silver coins known as Ga-den silver Tankas are considered by many to be the most beautiful of all Tibetan coins. They were struck around the time of the 12th Dalai Lama. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTibet historically represented a forbidden land encircled by the Himalayan and Kunlum mountains. The Dalai Lamas, the spiritual leader purposely isolated the country for over a thousand years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tanka’s obverse shows a Lotus flower within a circle surrounded by the 8 Buddhist Lucky Symbols: Chattra- Parasol; protection against all evil. Dhvaja- Banner; the victory of Buddha's teachings. Sankha- Conch; absence of all evil. Shrivasta- An infinite knot; long life and never-ending love. Dharmachakra- Wheel of the Law; the eight spokes represent the eight fold path. Completion and salvation through Buddha's teachings. Kalasha- vase of abundance; contains water of immortality. Matsyayugma - Golden fish, salvation from suffering, fertility. Padma - The perfect lotus; purity. The reverse shows an 8-petalled wheel\/flower within a star surrounded by the legend: “Ga-den Palace, victorious in all directions.” symbolizing the 8 pathways to enlightenment and good fortune. dga'-ldan pho-bran-phyod-las-rnam-rgyal (The Palace of Ga-den is victorious in all directions). The legend is written in such a way as to fit into eight circles. These are actually derived from an earlier style in which the characters were inside lotus petals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe intricate artistry and spiritual power of the coinage type have always been a tremendous lure to collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Erez Ancient Coin Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47169531216012,"sku":"8150","price":288.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/0207\/4508\/files\/8150-a_e05700ba-478b-48c2-8991-0182417f98f0.jpg?v=1774989102","url":"https:\/\/ownapieceofhistory.biz\/products\/silver-pendant-tibetan-tangka-copy","provider":"Erez Ancient Coin Jewelry ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}