About this piece
A copper pyramid with yantras carved on its faces, set on a matching base plate. The seller names the yantras as Ganapati, Ashtalakshmi, Dhana Akarshana Kubera, Mahalakshmi and Sri Yantra, written in Tamil. The pyramid is 4 inches (10 cm) across the base and 2.74 inches (about 7 cm) high, and the set weighs 110 g.
The photos show the pyramid on its plate, a flat copper sheet with a Sri Yantra, and the faces laid on pink and yellow flowers. Anciently of Chennai makes it.
How it is used
The seller suggests keeping it in a prayer room, in the north-east corner of a home, or on an office desk or near a cash box. Pyramids are traditionally kept on a shelf or a table in these places.
Looking after it
- Wipe with a soft dry cloth.
- Copper darkens with time. A lemon and salt rub or a copper cleaner can brighten it.
