Rare antique Indian Sikh brass temple token of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Mounted as a pendant necklace with STERLING silver hallmark on the clasp.
Obverse: Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikh religion, seated on a rug against a bolster (cylindrical cushion) under a tree. His wooden sandals (pehooae) in front and water pot (lota) on his side. His disciples, Bhai Mardana, seated playing the rebab (string musical instruments) and Bahi Bala, seated fanning Guru Nanak with respect with a fly whisk (chauri) which was usually made of peacock feathers.
Reverse: Guru Gobind Singh seated on a rug with a bolster behind and a halo (a circle of light) radiating around his head. A lattice fence is at the back. The Guru is holding a wand on which is perched his hawk (Bajh). Inscription in Nagari above “Sat Kartar” (the True Creator).
In great antique condition with some age-related surface wear as seen in the photographs.
Pendant diameter: approx. 3.3 cm
Chain length: approx. 42 cm
Silver weight: 7.3 grams
Token weight: 12.3 grams
