Silver Vajra Strap (3.2cm Long) from Takita Shoten, a Buddhist Altar Shop. Also Used In Esoteric Buddhism. [Certificate of Authenticity Issued by

Dimensions: Length 3.2cm / Weight: 3g / Material: Pure silver / Made in Japan This is a five-pronged vajra strap, perfect for carrying around as a talisman. The vajra, a ritual implement in esoteric Buddhism, has the power to crush demons and is used as a ritual implement to ward off difficulties and worldly desires, and it is said that simply having it close by will ward off misfortune and disaster. Vajra come in three shapes: one with a single prong on both ends is called a single-pronged vajra, one with three prongs is called a three-pronged vajra, and one with five prongs is called a five-pronged vajra. Includes a certificate issued by Takita Shoten, proof of Takita Shoten brand quality.