Tibetan Vajra Sutra pendant

Vintage Tibetan Vajra Sutra Pendant

A Tibetan 九宮八卦 (Jiugong Bagua) protection amulet, often referred to as a "Nine Palace Eight Trigrams" waist plate or protective medal.
Key Features
Design: The side shown features a Vajra (Dorje) or "thunderbolt" symbol, often depicted in a four-headed cross pattern
known as a Vishvavajra.
Purpose: In Tibetan Buddhism, these are worn as talismans to protect against negative influences, bad luck, and spiritual disturbances.
Usage: They are traditionally worn suspended from a belt (waist plate), attached to bags, or hung in homes.
The Ribbon: The striped ribbon features a traditional endless knot or geometric pattern, common in Himalayan decorative arts.