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Dragons have been part of Chinese culture for at least 7,000 years. In China, dragons have long symbolized power, creativity, heaven, and good fortune. They are thought to have authority over bodies of water, rain, floods, and storms. In time, Chinese Buddhist artists adopted the dragon as a symbol of enlightenment.
Tibet - Tingsha double dragon		The syllable Om is first mentioned in the Upanishads, the mystical texts associated with the Vedanta philosophy. It has variously been associated with concepts of "cosmic sound" or "mystical syllable" or "affirmation to something divine", or as symbolism for abstract spiritual concepts in the Upanishads.
Tibet - Tingsha OM black painted		Tingsha Bells are also called Tibetan chimes, Tibetan Cymbals, or Kartals. It is made up by joining two small cymbals with the help of a leather strap or chain. Tingsha are two small metal cymbals stuck together to produce a clear and high-pitched tone.
Tibet - Tingsha Om Namah Shivay
Tingsha Bells are also called Tibetan chimes, Tibetan Cymbals, or Kartals. It is made up by joining two small cymbals with the help of a leather strap or chain. Tingsha are two small metal cymbals stuck together to produce a clear and high-pitched tone.
Tibet - Tingsha with Dragon		Antique Tibet Old God Statue patina Bronze Buddhist Dragon Singing bell Description: sizes: 9cm * 4.5cm * 10cm Material: bronze Cast period: BC Country of origin: China
Tibet dragon singing bell		Tibet old temple god statue with patina. Bronze Buddhist Dragon Singing chime bell Sizes: height:20cm, Long:18cm, Width:9cm.
Tibet temple bell
Torah finials are used to decorate the top ends of the rollers in Judaica religion during torah reading. Every finial is surrounded by six bells which hang down over the column. The bells are important in that they recall the bells which were, like the pomegranates, hung from the High Priest's robe. Height: 13 inch (aprox. 33cm)
Torah finials		Thai Amulet Coin 3 BUDDHA BELL SHAPE Thai Copper Pendant Thai people believe Buddha is good everything will unexpectedly happen to you. Amulets will bring prosperity and ensure success in life, good wealth, luck, love, charm, business, life protection, and good success. While also, can prevent the ghosts, all black magic, rituals, superstition, avoid from danger because all Thai amulets come in a variety of different materials such as limestone, plaster, wood, glass, metal, precious stone, gold and silver and even a greater variety of shapes and sizes. Some may contain the ash from bone, incenses burner or old temple buildings, or the dirt from specific graveyards, while others may hold pollen, clay, baked clay, herbs, and yet others may contain monk's ropes, hair, saliva or drops of blood from a famous monk, the later is believed to add further protection power to the amulet for worship.
Triple Buddha amulet		The bell depict a Japanese ogre (oni). Onigawara are a type of ornamentation in Japanese architecture. Tōdai-ji (東大寺, Eastern Great Temple) is a Buddhist temple complex that was once one of the powerful Seven Great Temples, located in the city of Nara, Japan. The temple was finalised in 754. The name Tōdai-ji (東大寺) is written on the bell reverse. The bell is 3" tall and made from black clay. *** "Amuleta norocoasă Căpcăunul de la Tōdai-ji" Clopotul are desenat pe o faţă un căpcăun japonez (oni), o făptură mitică. Onigawara este un tip de ornamentaţie în arhitectura japoneză. Tōdai-ji (東大寺, Templul Mare de Est) este un templu budist, care a fost odată unul dintre cele șapte mari temple puternice, situate în orașul Nara, Japonia. Templul a fost finalizat în 754. Numele Tōdai-ji (東大寺) este scris pe spatele clopotului. Clopotul este confecţionat din argilă neagră şi are 7,62 cm înălţime.
Tōdai-ji 'Onigawara' ogre
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