OLD TIBETAN NEPAL PRAYER MILL BUDDHISM STONE INCRUSTATION (C439) Old Tibetan or Nepalese prayer wheel. Inlay of stones to be identified and finely worked metal. For the state thank you for detailing the photos. The prayer wheel is composed of a cylinder rotating around a handle, covered with sacred or painted formulas. Inside, long strips of paper and cloth covered with mantras are wrapped around the central axis, by spinning a prayer wheel, one releases the positive energy accumulated in the mantras it contains. A single rotation reads as many sacred formulas as several hours of recitation.According to popular beliefs, the rotations of prayer wheels ward off evil spirits, disease and bad luck.The rotation symbolizes the cycle of rebirth and the movement of the sun The photos are an integral part of the description Dimensions: Height: 22.5cm Diameter 5.5: cm Length: 12 cm I remain at your disposal for any questions. Do not hesitate to contact me for any information