✅ SOLVED Metal Disk 5" dia. w/ serpent design

[Wildcat1976]

We found this on a beach in southern California below the tide line, deep. Target id was a quarter. It's not Japanese or Chinese so am thinking SE Asia but need to help with the characters. There is no hole or hook to hang it.
Thanks
Bryan

 

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[unclemac]

from the subcontinent of India I believe. The line that connects the characters goes on top. Look up Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi etc.

 

[Mackaydon]

Any words or symbols displayed on the rim?
Don...

 

[Wildcat1976]

Any words or symbols displayed on the rim?
Don...

Good idea, but nothing on the rim, it's about 1/8 " thick so there is room but only normal wear and tear from the beach
Thanks
Bryan

 

[Wildcat1976]

from the subcontinent of India I believe. The line that connects the characters goes on top. Look up Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi etc.

Will check, good tip on the orientation.
Thanks
Bryan

 

[GlowingArtist]

I have seen the design shown in the second photo somewhere before.
The characters in the graph shape box just do not appear to be asian to me.

 

[Red-Coat]

... The characters in the graph shape box just do not appear to be asian to me.

The script does appear to be some Asiatic language from India (probably northern), Pakistan, Nepal or that kind of region. The reason the characters in the 3 x 3 grid seem not to match the script is that they’re numerals not letters. I would guess Sanskrit, Hindi, Nepali or some related language.

I believe it’s a “magic square” where the sum of the numbers in each column and row is the same. Commonly seen on ‘ritual’ items from that part of the word. These examples are in Sanskrit:

I would think the fact it came out of the sea is significant and that it’s some kind of ritual item relating to a religious festival, funeral rite, or other ceremony where such items are deliberately cast into the water. People continue their homeland traditions wherever they happen to have relocated.

 

[Wildcat1976]

The script does appear to be some Asiatic language from India (probably northern), Pakistan, Nepal or that kind of region. The reason the characters in the 3 x 3 grid seem not to match the script is that they’re numerals not letters. I would guess Sanskrit, Hindi, Nepali or some related language.

I believe it’s a “magic square” where the sum of the numbers in each column and row is the same. Commonly seen on ‘ritual’ items from that part of the word. These examples are in Sanskrit:

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I would think the fact it came out of the sea is significant and that it’s some kind of ritual item relating to a religious festival, funeral rite, or other ceremony where such items are deliberately cast into the water. People continue their homeland traditions wherever they happen to have relocated.

Thanks Red Coat I'll check this out
Bryan

 

[Wildcat1976]

The script does appear to be some Asiatic language from India (probably northern), Pakistan, Nepal or that kind of region. The reason the characters in the 3 x 3 grid seem not to match the script is that they’re numerals not letters. I would guess Sanskrit, Hindi, Nepali or some related language.

I believe it’s a “magic square” where the sum of the numbers in each column and row is the same. Commonly seen on ‘ritual’ items from that part of the word. These examples are in Sanskrit:

View attachment 2078114

I would think the fact it came out of the sea is significant and that it’s some kind of ritual item relating to a religious festival, funeral rite, or other ceremony where such items are deliberately cast into the water. People continue their homeland traditions wherever they happen to have relocated.

Thanks for the information I'll check it out. Probably take it to a local Hindu church
Bryan

 

[Wildcat1976]

We found this on a beach in southern California below the tide line, deep. Target id was a quarter. It's not Japanese or Chinese so am thinking SE Asia but need to help with the characters. There is no hole or hook to hang it.
Thanks
Bryan

After input from Tnet members I sent photos of the disk to a friend from India, who translated and interpreted the object:

“It appears to be some sort of an amulet. It has 7 snakes, basically representing power, water, fertility, etc. It's hard to tell the age.

In Hindi, it's called Yantra. Generally used by people involved in astrology.

Kaal Sarp means Snake of Time, Yog means To Connect. Basically, the cycle of life is to connect.”