This item was purchased in Bhutan 17 years ago. Inside, there are papers with Buddhist scriptures written on them. Rotating this will be equivalent to reciting the scriptures. It is made of metal. Although there is some tilting and wobbling, it has been this way since I bought it. Considering the country, these are often sold outdoors, so I would like to offer it to someone who doesn't mind the scratches and dirt. I heard from a guide that Bhutan imports Buddhist items from India and Tibet, and then slightly modifies them for their own Bhutanese Buddhism. Height: Approximately 11 cm Base diameter: Approximately 5.5 cm Esoteric Buddhism, Sanskrit characters