{"product_id":"sterling-silver-999-gourd-pendant","title":"Sterling Silver 999 Gourd Pendant","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eSterling Silver 999 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eApprox. 1.97 inch (Height) × 0.98 inch (Width). Weight is approx. 44g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThis pendant takes the form of a \u003cb\u003eTaoist calabash gourd (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e葫芦\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ea time-honored symbol of protection, medicine, and abundance. Cast in solid fine silver, it features engraved \u003cb\u003eTaoist incantation-style characters\u003c\/b\u003e associated with exorcism, purification, and energy sealing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe gourd’s double-chambered form not only reflects natural symmetry but also represents the containment of powerful forces. Designed to be worn as a pendant or carried as a pocket charm, it offers a sense of grounded tradition and spiritual presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eMeaning and Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eIn Chinese and Taoist culture, the \u003cb\u003egourd (hulu)\u003c\/b\u003e is a powerful amulet that symbolizes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProtection \u0026amp; Energy Sealing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e – Traditionally used by Taoist priests to trap and neutralize negative spirits and harmful energies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Vitality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e – The gourd was historically used to carry medicine, making it a symbol of healing and longevity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eBlessings \u0026amp; Good Fortune\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e – The character “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e葫芦\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e” sounds like “\u003c\/span\u003e福禄\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e” (blessings and prosperity), making it an auspicious charm for wealth and harmony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eEngraved with talismanic texts and shaped from pure silver, this pendant is ideal for those seeking \u003cb\u003eenergetic protection\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ephysical grounding\u003c\/b\u003e, or a \u003cb\u003epowerful gift of well-being\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taoism \u0026 Manifest","offers":[{"title":"With Lanyard \/ Yes","offer_id":46926092861655,"sku":null,"price":109.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"With Lanyard \/ No","offer_id":46936163516631,"sku":null,"price":109.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Without Lanyard \/ Yes","offer_id":46926092894423,"sku":null,"price":99.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Without Lanyard \/ No","offer_id":46936163549399,"sku":null,"price":109.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/9972\/3735\/files\/IMG_7390.jpg?v=1753410241","url":"https:\/\/www.taoismandmanifest.com\/es\/products\/sterling-silver-999-gourd-pendant","provider":"Taoism \u0026 Manifest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}