Tibetan Ethnic Timeline Wheel Calendar melong Solid Brass Pendant 50 mm Height x 43 mm Wide - CP124

Description

This is a solid Brass pendant with Tibetan calendar animal zodiac wheel design engraved on pendant and plain on other side. Handmade in Nepal. SIZE - Approx 43 -44 mm wide x 49 - 50 mm height including the bail (approx 1.65 inches wide x 2 inches height ) During the time of the Yarlung Dynasty - the Tibetan years were named after the 12 animals common for the Chinese zodiac. The month were named according to the four seasons of a year and the year started in summer. Each Tibetan year is associated with an animal and an element Animals have the following order: Hare DragonSnake Horse SheepApe Bird Dog Pig Mouse Bull Tiger Elements have the following order: Fire Earth Iron Water Wood Style # CP124 -