Samantabhadra Bodhisattva Thangka Pendant – Hand-Painted Tibetan Gawu Box (56 × 45 mm) Gold-Plated Copper Gawu | Large Portable Thangka | Guardian for Dragon, Snake & Capricorn

Product Overview

This Samantabhadra Bodhisattva Thangka Pendant is a large-format, hand-painted Tibetan miniature thangka, encased in an ornate gold-plated copper Gawu (gau) box. With its generous size and richly detailed metalwork, this piece offers a strong visual presence while remaining suitable for portable use or placement on a personal altar.

Samantabhadra Bodhisattva is one of the Four Great Bodhisattvas in Mahayana Buddhism and represents the realization of great vows through action. Rather than symbolizing abstract compassion alone, he embodies the disciplined practice of wisdom and kindness in everyday life. This pendant is created as a cultural and contemplative Buddhist artwork, valued for both craftsmanship and meaning.

The Deity: Samantabhadra Bodhisattva 

Samantabhadra Bodhisattva symbolizes steadfast vows, ethical conduct, and the integration of wisdom with action. He is traditionally depicted riding a six-tusked white elephant, representing strength, stability, and the power to carry enlightened intentions into lived reality.

In Buddhist tradition, Samantabhadra:

• Is a central figure of the Huayan (Avatamsaka) tradition

• Forms the Huayan Three Saints together with Shakyamuni Buddha and Manjushri Bodhisattva

• Is associated with the Ten Great Vows, regarded as a foundational path of Mahayana practice

He is also widely revered as a guardian bodhisattva for:

• Chinese Zodiac: Dragon & Snake

• Western Zodiac: Capricorn

Artistic Craft & Materials

• Artwork: Purely hand-painted miniature thangka

• Painting Technique: Traditional Tibetan thangka methods

• Case Material: Gold-plated copper Gawu (gau) box

• Front: Samantabhadra Bodhisattva depicted in classical iconographic form

• Back: Elaborate sacred relief design symbolizing order, continuity, and spiritual support

• Finish: Highly detailed gold-tone metalwork with layered relief and decorative accents

Each piece is individually hand-painted and assembled, ensuring subtle variations that reflect authentic craftsmanship.

Size & Format

• Pendant Size: 56 × 45 mm

• Format: Large Mini Thangka / Deity Pendant

• Type: Portable sacred art or compact altar piece

This size is ideal for collectors who prefer clear iconographic detail and a substantial presence, whether worn occasionally or displayed.

Meaning & Cultural Significance

This Samantabhadra Bodhisattva pendant is especially suited for those who:

• Value commitment, responsibility, and ethical living

• Seek harmony between intention, wisdom, and action

• Appreciate authentic Himalayan Buddhist art with depth and symbolism

Rather than offering promises of specific outcomes, this piece serves as a symbolic reminder of disciplined practice, perseverance, and mindful conduct, aligned with the core teachings of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva.

What You Will Receive

• 1 × Hand-painted Samantabhadra Bodhisattva Thangka Pendant

• 1 × Gold-plated copper Tibetan Gawu box

• Protective packaging suitable for storage or gifting

Cultural & Usage Note

This item is a traditional Buddhist art object, valued for its artistic craftsmanship, cultural heritage, and symbolic meaning. It is intended for personal appreciation, meditation, and collection, and should not be understood as a guarantee of spiritual or material results.