Lotus Image Inlaid "Takrut" in Polymer Clay and Mother of Pearl II copper beads the wearer was thought to

the wearer was thought to have reason to fear the approach of doom

The image commemorates an occasion on which the Buddha retreated to the wilderness of a forest to be away from two quarreling factions of Disciples/ Monks

The principal oyster beds lay in the Persian Gulf

10 inches horizontal x 14 inches vertical

and are used as high value Dowry Currency or Bride Wealth

Lotus Image Inlaid "Takrut" in Polymer Clay and Mother of Pearl II copper beads the wearer was thought to"Takrut" is a type of rolled sheet metal amulet usually shaped like a stick or cylinder. The metal sheets are inscribed with magic words and symbols which are believed to strengthen and protect the powers of the wearer from physical wounds or bodily damage, as well as ward off any evil or black magic. Being made from metal, the Takrut is also believed to attract luck and good fortune. A particularly masculine amulet, the Takrut is mentioned in Thai