Posted 5 years ago
babyoak
(27 items)
Found this at the goodwill, it's metal and the handle turns, does anyone know what it is? Measures approx 4" in length
Religious trinket | ||
| Medals Pins and Badges372 of 1677 |  |  |
Religious trinket | ||
| Medals Pins and Badges372 of 1677 | | |
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Posted 5 years ago
babyoak
(27 items)
Found this at the goodwill, it's metal and the handle turns, does anyone know what it is? Measures approx 4" in length
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Yep, prayer wheel (in Americanese).
Thank you
Tibet or other Buddhist religious monk prayer wheel, they would hold during ceremonies and twirl. Nice example.
These were also Made recently in China, as exotic export items.
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0672/7855/products/1288_Antique_Tibetan_Buddhist_Ritual_Object_Silver_Prayer_Wheel_with_Silver_Adornments_63_2048x.jpg?v=1553167768