{"product_id":"vintage-brass-kartika-pendant-tibetan-vajra-chopper-amulet-curved-ritual-knife-charm-buddhist-tantric-symbol-himalayan-brass-pendant","title":"Vintage Brass Kartika Pendant • Tibetan Vajra Chopper Amulet • Curved Ritual Knife Charm • Buddhist Tantric Symbol • Himalayan Brass Pendant","description":"This detailed brass Kartika pendant depicts the traditional Tibetan ritual chopper (drigug), topped with a decorative vajra handle. The Kartika is an important tantric Buddhist ritual symbol representing the cutting of ignorance, attachment, and negative obstacles on the path to wisdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCast in solid brass with an antique finish, this pendant features elegant scrollwork, decorative detailing, and a curved blade form inspired by traditional Himalayan ritual implements. A built-in loop allows it to be worn as a necklace pendant, added to a mala, or displayed as part of a Buddhist collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Material: Solid brass\u003cbr\u003e* Motif: Kartika (Drigug) Ritual Chopper\u003cbr\u003e* Top: Vajra \/ Dorje handle\u003cbr\u003e* Style: Tibetan Buddhist \/ Himalayan\u003cbr\u003e* Color: Antique brass tone\u003cbr\u003e* Pendant loop integrated into design\u003cbr\u003e* Condition: Vintage condition with natural age wear and patina\u003cbr\u003e* Size: Please see photos for exact measurements\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSymbolism\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Kartika is a ritual implement used in Vajrayana Buddhism. It symbolizes severing ignorance, ego attachment, and obstacles to spiritual realization. Combined with the vajra handle, it represents both wisdom and skillful means.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect For\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Mala and prayer bead accessories\u003cbr\u003e* Buddhist jewelry\u003cbr\u003e* Vajrayana practitioners\u003cbr\u003e* Himalayan artifact collections\u003cbr\u003e* Meditation and altar displays\u003cbr\u003e* Spiritual gifts","brand":"HimaJEYshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43861451112526,"sku":"25883282976_4D47_B644","price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/3979\/8606\/files\/il_fullxfull.8126826218_ozdg.jpg?v=1781287495","url":"https:\/\/himajeyshop.com\/products\/vintage-brass-kartika-pendant-tibetan-vajra-chopper-amulet-curved-ritual-knife-charm-buddhist-tantric-symbol-himalayan-brass-pendant","provider":"HimaJEYshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}