Antique Nyingma Rahula Nine-Eyed Mantra Tsa Tsa Pendant KBS00803 approximately 6 mm (smallest) to

approximately 6 mm (smallest) to 16 mm (largest)

multi-layer wrap design

rubbed high points and softened casting details from handling

darkened recesses and softened high points

Antique Nyingma Rahula Nine-Eyed Mantra Tsa Tsa Pendant KBS00803 approximately 6 mm (smallest) toOrigin: Tibet Nyingma ritual tradition Period: Antique ritual object; exact date unstated Material: Dark tsa tsa style ritual material with cinnabar toned pigment traces Form: Slender tubular talisman pendant Motif: Nine eyes, Rahula imagery and mantra wheel symbols Age Character: Dense darkened surface, softened relief and surviving red pigment lodged in recesses