
Silver ring with Buddhist mantra and Pi Xiu (Pixiu) motif
Selling Price
$25
History
This ring features traditional Buddhist mantras and the Pi Xiu (Pixiu), a Chinese mythical creature believed to attract wealth and ward off evil spirits. Such rings became popular as Feng Shui amulets in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, combining spiritual symbolism with everyday wearable jewelry. The interior typically displays the Heart Sutra or other protective mantras in Chinese characters, while the exterior often features the Pi Xiu design. These rings appeal to collectors of Buddhist artifacts, Feng Shui enthusiasts, and those interested in Asian spiritual jewelry. They are valued for their cultural significance, protective symbolism, and the craftsmanship involved in engraving detailed mantras on precious metals. Such pieces serve both as personal talismans and as collectible examples of contemporary Asian spiritual jewelry traditions.
Origin
China
Time period
Late 20th to early 21st century