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Sema Pendant with Garuda Subduing the Naga
Width: 3.3 cm
Length (excluding bail): 4.2 cm
Total length (including bail): 4.8 cm
Weight: 14.68 grams
Price: 64,500 THB
The Grace of Authority in Symbolic Form
A story engraved upon a Garuda Sema Pendant
a dignity that time itself cannot diminish.
When speaking of symbols that embody prestige and authority, Phaya Garuda has long stood at the heart of Thai culture. Originating from Brahman–Hindu beliefs as the divine mount of Lord Vishnu, Garuda later became a powerful emblem within Thai art and royal iconography, representing stability, courage, and protection.
This Garuda Sema pendant is a refined union of meaning and traditional Thai artistry. The eyes are set with rubies, lending a sense of sharp, commanding gaze symbolic of firmness and clarity in one’s path through life.
The meticulously engraved motif of “Garuda subduing the Naga” is a form frequently found in ancient art, reflecting the symbolic mastery of power and the transcendence of obstacles through strength and wisdom. Its meaning is both profound and elegantly conveyed.
The craftsmanship does not stop at the front. The reverse side of the Sema form is also finely engraved with traditional Thai patterns, demonstrating the artisan’s dedication to every perspective and an intention to create value that endures beyond the flow of time.
For those who appreciate jewelry that offers more than surface beauty pieces rich in narrative and cultural significance such a pendant has become increasingly rare today.
Thongpakorn
Because every piece still has a story worth telling.
Note: The selection and valuation of antique or vintage jewelry are based on craftsmanship, rarity, and the overall condition of the piece. Prices are not determined by the daily gold rate.
Free shipping within Thailand via EMS postal service.
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Tel: +66 61-449-9899
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