Tibetan Temple Taiji Gourd – Bronze Cloisonné Eight Trigrams Wealth & Protection Amulet (6")

This old bronze gourd from a Tibetan temple collection is cloisonné enameled with Taiji (yin-yang) and Bagua (Eight Trigrams) motifs—a classic combination used to gather fortune and ward off negative influences. Traditionally hung in worship halls and homes as a protective charm, the gourd form itself is associated with health, longevity, and the containment of blessings.

The surface is wrapped in cloisonné enamel: fine metal wires trace out Taiji symbols, trigram patterns, and floral or cloud-like designs, then are filled with layers of color that have mellowed with age. The small size makes it easy to place, but the symbolism is dense - protection, balance, and fortune gathered and held.

In a contemporary home, this gourd functions as a town-house exorcism and wealth amulet. Hang or place it near an entry, on an altar table, or on a high shelf where it can symbolically watch over the room. It pairs naturally with other Temple & Ritual pieces—bells, vajras, bowls, and thangkas.

Details

• Collection: Tibetan Temple Collection
• Type: Bronze cloisonné gourd with Taiji and Bagua motifs
• Symbolism: Balance of yin and yang; Eight Trigrams for protection and fortune; gourd for health and longevity
• Use: Town-house amulet for worship hall corners, entries, consoles, and altars
• Scale: Compact, easy to integrate into existing Temple & Ritual arrangements