{"product_id":"taoist-nine-character-mantra-pendant","title":"Taoist Nine-Character Mantra Necklace Pendant | Antiqued Brass Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage style Taoist Nine Character Mantra (Ling Qun) necklace with antique styled brass pendant and leather cord. This piece is a fusion of traditional Chinese Taoist culture and the historic Nine-Character Mantra, inspired by it with an aged gold-tone finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"taoist-mantra-pendant-9-character-mantra\"\u003eTaoist Mantra Pendant – 9 Character Mantra\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nine-Character Mantra of Taoism, called in Chinese \u003cstrong\u003e九字真言 (Jiu Zi Zhen Yan)\u003c\/strong\u003e, is an ancient Taoist phrase used for ritual practice and spiritual symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mantra is usually presented as \u003cstrong\u003e临兵斗者皆阵列前行\u003c\/strong\u003e and is connected with the book of Taoism called the Baopuzi (保玖子), which is authored by \u003cstrong\u003eGe Hong (葛洪)\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Eastern Jin dynasty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Taoism, the nine characters were traditionally employed in conjunction with hand seals and recitation. Today it is also considered a positive symbol that conveys the values of concentration, discipline and traditional Chinese spirituality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"a-symbolic-piece-of-chinese-culture\"\u003eA Symbolic Piece of Chinese Culture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nine-Character Mantra is put into wearable form with this pendant. The old style of the brass adds to the vintage atmosphere, and the engraved symbols add contrast and depth to the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pendant can be used to add a touch of traditional Chinese culture to fashion, whether you're interested in Taoism, Chinese history, traditional symbols, or meaningful jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"product-details\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid brass pendant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-antiqued gold-tone finish with vintage patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nine-Character Mantra (九字真言) symbols\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCord:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leather cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 0.32 oz (9 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taoist jewelry, Chinese cultural jewelry, symbolic pendant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"pendant-dimensions\"\u003ePendant Dimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003eMetric\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003eImperial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e40.4 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e1.59 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e11.4 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e0.45 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e7.4 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e0.29 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately 1.6 inches tall, the pendant has a noticeable presence while remaining lightweight at about 9 g. The leather cord makes it easy to wear with casual outfits, sweaters, T-shirts, or an open collar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"vintage-antiqued-finish\"\u003eVintage Antiqued Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pendant is individually antiqued to create darker recessed details and bring out the engraved mantra symbols against the gold-tone brass surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the finish is applied individually, slight variations in color and patina may occur from one pendant to another. These natural differences are part of the vintage-inspired character of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"a-meaningful-gift\"\u003eA Meaningful Gift\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Taoist Nine-Character Mantra necklace can make a distinctive gift for people interested in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaoism and Chinese philosophy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Chinese culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChinese history and symbolism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpiritual or symbolic jewelry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique cultural-inspired accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts compact size and lightweight design also make it suitable for everyday wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"how-to-care-for-your-pendant\"\u003eHow to Care for Your Pendant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo help preserve the antiqued finish:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the pendant away from water and excessive moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid direct contact with perfume, lotions, and other chemicals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe gently with a soft, dry cloth after wearing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use metal polish or abrasive cleaners, as they may remove the antiqued finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore it in a dry place when not in use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall changes in patina over time may occur as the brass naturally ages, adding to its vintage appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chinese Jewel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48909265404001,"sku":"CJ-PEN-260928-002","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/7411\/9265\/files\/taoist-nine-character-mantra-necklace2.jpg?v=1790601698","url":"https:\/\/www.chinesejewel.com\/products\/taoist-nine-character-mantra-pendant","provider":"Chinese Jewel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}