Wooden box with lion

Size : LxWxH

(width 23cm, depth 12cm, height 15cm)

colour: lime green and red/yellow/white

This beautiful wooden box is made in Nepal with traditional Tibetan Buddhist symbols. It is special because it is hand-carved on Himalayan wood, which is very light and durable. It can also be used as a jewelry box for personal items. We can also use it as a decoration for our home and also for our offices, as it is a traditional art of Tibetan craftsmanship.

In Tibet, the "lion" refers to the Snow Lion, a mythological figure and sacred animal that symbolizes courage, joy, dignity, and protection from negative influences. It is one of the Four Dignities of Tibetan Buddhism and is distinguished by its turquoise mane, reigning over the mountains and representing inner strength.

In Tibetan Buddhism, the symbol of the double vajra (or dorje in Tibetan), known as Visvavajra,represents indestructible spiritual power, mental stability, and the perfect activity of the Buddha for the benefit of all beings. Its four points radiating from a center symbolize adamantine perfection (like a diamond) and light expanding in all directions, manifesting its invincible power and the complete elimination of ignorance.