Tribal Silver Amulet From Rajasthan - Vishnu Feet Origin - Sri Lanka Hand Carved Marble Guanyin Head

Hand Carved Marble Guanyin Head From Hebei Province

Although high silver content

Virabhadra stands in his classic tribhanga pose with four arms holding a sword

stylised Nandi head

This old Chinese waterpipe is coated in shagreen

Tribal Silver Amulet From Rajasthan - Vishnu Feet Origin - Sri Lanka Hand Carved Marble Guanyin HeadThese old Indian silver amulets depict the divine footprints of Lord Vishnu beneath an umbrella and date to the early 20th century, circa 1900. This design is also called Vishnupada (Vishnu divine footprints) and symbolises devotion, grace and the pursuit of a divine connection. Amulets like these were found in Rajasthan and acted as protection charms. Silver was considered a noble and pure metal without impurity. These amulets are worn till this day