Mahakala 18K Gold Double-Sided Hand-Painted Thangka Pendant (Round) Rebgong Full-Work · Skull Cup & Chopper · Ø 21 mm

Product Overview

This round Mahakala Thangka Pendant is a double-sided, fully hand-painted Tibetan thangka, executed entirely in 18K gold and completed in the Rebgong (Regong) painting tradition.

While sharing the same sacred iconography as the larger rectangular version, this piece is rendered in a compact circular form (Ø 21 mm)—symbolizing wholeness, completeness, and unbroken protection in Buddhist visual language.

Encased in a full 18K gold Gau box with double sapphire crystal mirrors, this pendant is designed for daily wear, travel, and close personal protection.

Front Image Description: Mahakala – Wrathful Protector of the Dharma

The front depicts Mahakala, the supreme protector deity in Tibetan Buddhism, portrayed in a concentrated yet powerful wrathful form:

• Mahakala appears with a fierce, focused expression, embodying enlightened force rather than worldly anger.

• His presence symbolizes the destruction of inner afflictions and external obstacles, clearing the path for clarity and right action.

• In Tibetan tradition, Mahakala is often described as a compassionate protector with a stern exterior—like a strict yet caring father, responding to sincere vows and effort.

• The image conveys the dual meaning of obstacle removal and wisdom growth, reinforcing Mahakala’s role as both guardian and guide.

Despite the smaller scale, the Rebgong full-work technique ensures no loss of symbolic detail or visual authority.

Reverse Image: Skull Cup & Chopper — Subjugation of All Obstacles

The reverse side focuses on Mahakala’s two essential ritual implements:

• Skull Cup (Kapala)
  Symbolizes the transformation of ignorance and karmic burden into wisdom nectar.

• Chopper (Kartika)
  Represents the sharp, decisive wisdom that cuts through delusion and attachment.

Together, they express the principle of complete obstacle subjugation—not by force alone, but through awakened insight.

Meaning & Spiritual Intention

This pendant embodies a core Vajrayana understanding:

True protection arises from the union of power and wisdom.

• Front: Mahakala — destruction of obstacles, protection of the Dharma, wisdom growth

• Back: Skull cup & chopper — decisive removal of ignorance and karmic hindrances

The round form reinforces this meaning by symbolizing continuity, balance, and completeness.

Artistic Origin & Style

• Origin: Rebgong (Amdo / Regong Art Region)

• Style: Rebgong Tibetan Thangka Tradition

• Technique: Full-work (Man-Gong) hand painting

Rebgong art is renowned for its discipline, density, and symbolic precision, traditionally reserved for advanced religious artworks.

Materials & Craftsmanship

• Painting:

  • 100% hand-painted on both sides

  • Entirely rendered in 18K gold

• Frame:

  • Full 18K gold Gau box

• Protection:

  • Double sapphire crystal mirrors

  • High-definition, scratch-resistant

• Execution:

  • Dense Rebgong full-work detail despite compact size

This is not printed, not partially gilded, and not machine-assisted.

Size & Format

• Format: Mini Thangka Pendant (Round Gau Box)

• Diameter: 21 mm

• Design: Circular form symbolizing completeness and uninterrupted protection

Ideal for daily wear, travel, or discreet altar placement.

Usage & Suitable For

• Daily personal protection amulet

• Travel and close-to-body wear

• Meditation and Vajrayana devotional support

• A meaningful gift for those seeking clarity, strength, and obstacle removal

• Collectors of wrathful protector iconography in refined miniature form

What You Will Receive

• 1 × Mahakala double-sided 18K gold hand-painted round Thangka Pendant

• Secure Gau box with sapphire crystal protection

• Protective packaging suitable for gifting and long-term storage

Cultural & Ethical Note

This artwork is created as a religious and cultural object rooted in Tibetan Buddhist tradition.
It does not guarantee outcomes or replace personal effort, medical care, or professional decisions. Its value lies in symbolism, devotion, craftsmanship, and cultural heritage.