Iron-Cut Gilding Pendant | Meteorite Iron with Hand-Engraved Nine-Palace Bagua Symbol
Iron-Cut Gilding Pendant | Meteorite Iron with Hand-Engraved Nine-Palace Bagua Symbol
Material: Russian patternless meteorite / 24K gold / red copper / silver
Technique: Iron-Cut Gilding (Traditional Intangible Cultural Craft)
Size:
Diameter: 43 mm | Thickness: 3 mm
Description:
Inspired by the Manjushri Nine-Palace Bagua Diagram, this piece is built around three concentric rings: the outer ring features the twelve zodiac animals; the middle ring presents the Later Heaven Bagua; and the inner ring follows the classic Nine-Palace grid, symbolizing cosmic order and the balance of energy. Surrounding these is the four-armed guardian beast Zibazha, with fierce eyes and flowing tongue, representing protection and strength.
The design harmoniously merges Tibetan highland culture, Eastern philosophy, and traditional Chinese metaphysics, expressing the unity between nature, balance, and human vitality.
Elements such as mountains, sacred fire, the golden wheel, and the zodiac interweave within the composition, all rendered through the Iron-Cut Gilding technique—a heritage craft that fuses gold, silver, and copper to reveal refined depth, texture, and brilliance.
More than a work of art, it stands as a cultural masterpiece, embodying centuries of craftsmanship and the enduring pursuit of balance, prosperity, and harmony.
The main body is made from Russian, pattern-free raw iron—naturally radiation-free and rustproof.
It blends a Tibetan iron-cut gilding technique with over 2,700 years of heritage
Every step reflects the artisan’s devotion: entirely hand-carved, with details that remain impeccably sharp even under 100× magnification.
Ancient Iron-Jian-Gold | A Spiritual Art from the Snowlands · Special Edition in Patternless Meteorite
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Within Tibetan culture, iron’s steadiness and gold’s radiance symbolize the balance of “emptiness and form, strength and softness.” Common motifs—cloud scrolls, meanders, endless knots, and vajra emblems—carry meanings of protection, connection, and awakening. Under sunlight or the glow of a butter lamp, the gently undulating gold catches a warm, living sheen, like highland wind brushing the eaves of the Potala—quietly smoothing the mind. Set on a meditation ledge, tea table, or writing desk, it becomes a tangible blessing: absorbing the outer noise, returning inner clarity, and anchoring the present.
Material Highlights | Russian “Heaven-born” Patternless Meteorite (High Fe–Ni)
- Skin-friendly & safe: High-iron, high-nickel alloy—non-allergenic, non-rusting, and non-radiative. Comfortable for everyday wear, even during sweating, bathing, or soaking in hot springs.
- Refined texture: Naturally warm luster akin to precious metals, with a balanced strength and toughness long favored for elite blades, adornments, and ritual implements.
- Aesthetics of time: Early wear forms a soft, matte natural patina; over years it shifts from silver → silver-gray → slate-blue, yielding rich depth and collectible appeal.
Craft × Material: In Perfect Accord
Iron-Jian-Gold champions “craft commanding material; material revealing craft.” The density and stability of patternless meteorite provide an ideal substrate for chasing and inlay. After fire-pressing, gold adheres closely to the meteorite base; meticulous leveling with agate tools and hand polishing reveal a striking orchestration of gold and iron in their native hues—no chemical dyes, only the traces of the hand and the patina of time. Each piece thus bears a singular “life line” all its own.
Ideal Settings
- A centering object for meditation or daily practice
- The atmospheric focal point of a living room, tea room, or study
- A gift of blessing and protection
- A collector’s choice for rare craft with cultural depth
Steadfast iron, luminous gold, and the spirit of a heaven-sent material—when ancient Iron-Jian-Gold meets Russian patternless meteorite, every piece becomes more than an object: it is calm and guardianship carried from the Snowlands into your hands.
Steps of the Ancient Iron-Gold Inlay Craft 1.Outlining
Outlining — The artisan sketches the design lines on the metal surface, preparing for the carving stage.
Carving
The surface is meticulously engraved to form the relief of the intended pattern.
Texturing the Base
Using specialized tools, the craftsman engraves a dense crosshatch pattern on the recessed areas to enhance adhesion for the gold foil inlay.
Cutting the Gold Stencil
The gold sheets are cut according to the design, similar to the process of paper-cutting.
Inlaying the Gold
The cut gold pieces are embedded into the carved grooves using various tools and techniques.
Heating and Pressing
The inlaid gold is heated to near its melting point, then pressed firmly to bond securely with the metal base.
Leveling
Using tools such as agate knives—smooth yet hard—the surface is leveled to remove any unevenness.
Polishing
The surface is polished to a lustrous finish.