Large Size Tibetan Calendar Timeline Wheel Silver-Plated Solid Brass Melong Amulet Charm Pendants Melongs are Tibetan protective mirror amulets that are believed to have many mystical uses. It is popularly hung or worn on the body to reflect away bad luck. The melong pendant has the planets in the outer circle, the 12 zodiac animals of the Tibetan zodiac in the next circle and the eight trigrams in the inner circle. Item # WM8020L-3 Size: Approx 42mm wide x 49mm height (including bail) TibetanBeadStore products are handmade in Nepal using traditional methods by skilled Nepalese and Tibetan artisans. Each piece varies slightly due to the handmade nature of the item.