Gau - Brass, Textiles, Silver-plated - Tibet - 20th century

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A Tibetan gau from the 20th century, with a brass body, textile cord, and silver-plated front, copper on the sides, containing an image of Green Tara inside; dimensions 10 × 10 × 4 cm, in good condition.

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Traveling gau with the image of green tara inside.

The gau is made of low grade silver at the front, embossed with auspicious symbols and copper on the sides and the kid on the back. The gau was protected with a textile to avoid any damage while using it.

20th century.

Size of the gau: 10 x 10 x 4 cm
Length of the textile cord: Aprox. 96 cm


Traveling gau with the image of green tara inside.

The gau is made of low grade silver at the front, embossed with auspicious symbols and copper on the sides and the kid on the back. The gau was protected with a textile to avoid any damage while using it.

20th century.

Size of the gau: 10 x 10 x 4 cm
Length of the textile cord: Aprox. 96 cm


Details

Dynastic Style/Period
20th century
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Tibet
Material
Brass, Silver-plated, Textiles
Height
10 cm
Width
10 cm
Title of artwork
Gau
Depth
4 cm
Condition
Good condition
Provenance
Private collection
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310
Objects sold
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