Inlaid Vajra in Red, Blue-Green and Deep Blue
Inlaid Vajra in Red, Blue-Green and Deep Blue
Spiritual Meaning
The vajra, dorje in Tibetan, is the scepter of Tibetan Buddhist ritual, one of the objects most often seen on Himalayan altars.
Tradition reads it as a picture of awakened mind: clear, steady, and not worn down by what it meets.
Look at the prongs. On a peaceful vajra they curve inward until their tips rest against the center; on a wrathful one they splay outward. The prongs here close in, the peaceful form.
Its two halves grow from lotus seats. In Buddhist art the lotus is the seat of the awakened, a flower rooted in mud whose petals open spotless above the water, and whatever rests on it is shown as pure.
Red, turquoise blue and deep blue run through Himalayan altar work, from painted temple beams to inlaid ritual metal. Here all three meet in the inlay.
Place it where you sit, and let its closed tips be a reminder that strength can be gentle and at rest.
Description
Specifications
Material: Golden Metal; Red, Blue-Green and Deep Blue Inlay
Inlay: Petal-shaped panels of red and blue-green inlay on both lotus seats, each outlined in fine golden wire; a deep blue band and a ring of red panels at the center; long strips of red and blue-green inlay along the outer curve of the prongs
Design: Vajra (dorje) in openwork. At each end, curved prongs rise from cloud-scroll roots and close around a central point that ends in a small teardrop tip
Finish: Matte golden metal, with dark tone settled into the recesses
Size: About 14.5 cm (5.7 in) long, 5.5 cm (2.2 in) across the prongs
Type: Hand-held ritual object and altar piece, not for wear. No stand included
Style: Tibetan / Himalayan, handcrafted
Suitable for: Home Altar, Shrine Shelf, Meditation, Mindful Gifts
Each piece cast and finished by hand
Each piece is cast and polished by hand, and any inlay is fitted by hand. Surface colour and texture vary from piece to piece, so slight differences from the photos are normal and part of its charm. No two pieces are identical. Please allow 3–4 business days to prepare.
Free over $99 · US 7–12, intl 7–20 business days
Free on orders of $99 or more; otherwise standard shipping is $8. Each piece is prepared by hand over 3–4 business days, then takes about 7–12 business days to reach the US, or 7–20 business days elsewhere. Faster options, where available, are shown at checkout. Shipping Policy
30-day limited warranty
Every piece is cast and finished by hand. If something gives way within 30 days of delivery, we will repair or replace it, and cover the shipping.
Covered: a piece that arrives damaged in transit, or an inlaid stone or part that comes loose.
Not covered: ordinary wear, the natural darkening of brass over time, soaking or contact with water or chemicals, and repairs made elsewhere.
To claim: email support@blessmuse.com with your order number and a photo or short video. We reply within 1–2 business days.
15-day returns & exchanges
Not quite right? You can return or exchange a piece within 15 days of delivery.
- Condition: unused, in its original packaging.
- How: email support@blessmuse.com with your order number before sending anything back. We reply within 1–2 business days with the return address.
- Shipping: return shipping is paid by you. The original shipping fee is not refunded.
- Refund: sent to your original payment method within 3 business days of receiving your return.
Arrived damaged, or an inlay came loose? That's covered by our 30-day warranty. Returns & Exchanges
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- A quiet piece for desk or shrine
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Three Colors Around a Still Center
Most metal on an altar goes quiet in low light. This one doesn't. Red petals and blue-green petals open around both lotus seats, each one traced in a thin golden line, and at the very middle a band of deep blue, the color of a late evening sky, sits above a ring of red. Even the prongs carry color: a long strip of red down one curve, blue-green inlay down the next.
It is meant to be set down and looked at. Place it at the front of a home altar, between a pair of offering bowls, or alone on a shelf where morning light reaches it. Lay it on its side on a folded cloth; it has no stand, and doesn't need one to be seen. When you sit, you can take it into your lap. The center fills a closed hand, and the metal, matte and a little worn-looking, gives the fingers something to hold onto.
From across the room you see the colors first. Up close you notice how the prongs bend inward at each end and meet over a small teardrop point, closed and at rest.
Panels of Color, Lines of Gold
This vajra is golden metal, handcrafted in openwork, measuring about 14.5 cm (5.7 in) from tip to tip and 5.5 cm (2.2 in) where the prongs swell widest. Its surface is matte, with dark tone settled into the recesses so the modeling stands out.
The center is built in layers. An inverted lotus seat at the top and an upright one below are each faced with petal-shaped panels, long red petals between shorter blue-green ones, every panel outlined in fine golden wire. Between the two seats sit a band of smooth, opaque deep blue inlay and a ring of red panels. The blue-green panels carry fine crackle lines; the red and blue are even in color.
At each end, curved prongs rise from cloud-scroll roots, their outer faces inlaid with long strips of red or blue-green inlay, and close around a central point with a small teardrop tip. Made for the altar rather than for wear, it is sold on its own, without a stand.
Questions
What size is it, and what is it for?
Size and weight are listed in the description above. This is a crafted object for the desk, the shrine or the altar, or to hold quietly during meditation, not jewelry. It ships as a single piece.
How should I care for my piece?
Brass darkens naturally over time. Wipe it with a dry, soft cloth, and keep it away from water and damp. Do not soak any inlaid parts.
How much is shipping?
Free on orders of $99 or more, worldwide. Below that, standard shipping is $8. Each order takes 3–4 business days to prepare by hand, then about 7–12 business days to reach the US, or 7–20 business days elsewhere. Expedited shipping is available at checkout. Shipping Policy
Can I return it?
Yes, within 15 days of delivery, as long as the piece is unused and in its original packaging. Return shipping is paid by you. Email support@blessmuse.com first and we will send the return address. If it arrives damaged, or an inlay comes loose, within 30 days, we will repair or replace it. Returns & Exchanges
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Care, returns & warranty
Care
Brass: Brass darkens naturally over time and develops a soft patina. Wipe gently with a dry, soft cloth.
Water: Keep away from water and damp. Do not soak the piece, and never soak inlaid parts.
Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.
Handling: Set it down gently, and avoid knocking the inlaid stones.
Warranty Policy
Every piece is cast and finished by hand. If something gives way within 30 days of delivery, we will repair or replace it, and cover the shipping.
Covered: a piece that arrives damaged in transit, or an inlaid stone or part that comes loose.
Not covered: ordinary wear, the natural darkening of brass over time, soaking or contact with water or chemicals, and repairs made elsewhere.
To claim: email support@blessmuse.com with your order number and a photo or short video. We reply within 1–2 business days.