19th Century Japanese Shingon Esoteric Buddhist Ritual Implement - Five-Prong Vajra Pendant. Ancient West Asian Bead Necklace (75 cm length)

Japanese Shingon Esoteric Buddhist Ritual Implement - Five-Prong Vajra Acquired from an overseas collector. Estimated to be from the 19th century. A religious artifact with over a century of history. Total length: 9.25 cm. Brass alloy. Hand-carved and finished. A ritual implement with palpable age and signs of practice. Japanese Shingon Esoteric Buddhist ritual implement. The central section of the vajra commonly features four ring patterns. These four rings represent the four eyes of Dainichi Nyorai (Mahāvairocana), subduing all demonic obstacles... Strung on a stainless steel chain, paired with an ancient West Asian bead featuring a cross and vajra motif. Chain length: 75 cm. The vajra can be detached at any time for holding or ritual practice. The ancient West Asian bead can also be worn separately. 18000-114.05.01