Dimensions: Height 2,8cm Wide 2,2 cm Depth 1,1 cm

Weight: 12,1 grams

This oval Tibetan seal amulet (tamga) is cast in silver and features a deeply incised design on the face, depicting a central stupa flanked by two serpentine nāgas, with Tibetan script inscribed on both sides. At the apex of the stupa is a small triangle symbol, possibly representing the bindu or a symbolic flame of wisdom.

The stylized nāgas on either side curve protectively around the stupa, evoking the image of Nāgarāja (serpent kings) as protectors of the Dharma. Below the stupa, lotus petals or tail elements create a visual base for the composition, tying into the motif of enlightenment emerging from the lotus.

Tibetan script inscriptions run vertically on both sides of the central motif. These likely contain a short dhāraṇī, invocation, or consecratory text, commonly found on ritual seals and amulets used in meditation, empowerment rituals, or for marking clay tsa tsas. A loop on the reverse suggests the seal was worn or suspended, possibly for personal protection or identification of sacred offerings.

The seal face is well preserved, with inscriptions and iconography clearly legible. The reverse loop is intact, though minor surface oxidation and hairline cracks are visible—consistent with age and devotional use.

Such seals were often used by lamas or practitioners to impress blessings onto clay votives (tsa tsas), sanctify ritual materials, or mark sacred boundaries. The presence of both a stupa and nāgas signals a protective and spiritually potent role, emphasizing reverence for enlightenment and the guardianship of sacred knowledge.