Buddhistic objects - Metal - 1980-1990 - Gau Ashtamangala

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Studied Asian art and art market management; researched art in Taipei; worked in auctions.

Estimate  € 150 - € 200
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Description from the seller

This is a beautiful Tibetan Gau, a portable devotional reliquary that Tibetan Buddhists wear as a protective amulet and personal altar.

Central niche: seated Buddha (likely Shakyamuni) in dhyana mudra, on a lotus throne, polychromatically painted

Around: Eight Auspicious Symbols (Ashtamangala) and cloud scrolls

Seller's Story

With more than 25 years of experience, we personally travel through China, Tibet, and Nepal to select authentic devotional art and ritual objects. Each piece is carefully chosen for its cultural value, craftsmanship, and story. Fast shipping and professional packaging - Each object is expertly packed to guarantee safe delivery We always offer combined shipping on our auctions. Note: You can only combine items within the same auction. If you wish to purchase multiple items from different auctions, pay for one item first and then send us a message so we can reduce the shipping costs on the other item.
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This is a beautiful Tibetan Gau, a portable devotional reliquary that Tibetan Buddhists wear as a protective amulet and personal altar.

Central niche: seated Buddha (likely Shakyamuni) in dhyana mudra, on a lotus throne, polychromatically painted

Around: Eight Auspicious Symbols (Ashtamangala) and cloud scrolls

Seller's Story

With more than 25 years of experience, we personally travel through China, Tibet, and Nepal to select authentic devotional art and ritual objects. Each piece is carefully chosen for its cultural value, craftsmanship, and story. Fast shipping and professional packaging - Each object is expertly packed to guarantee safe delivery We always offer combined shipping on our auctions. Note: You can only combine items within the same auction. If you wish to purchase multiple items from different auctions, pay for one item first and then send us a message so we can reduce the shipping costs on the other item.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Gau Ashtamangala
Number of objects
1
Material
Metal
Country of origin
China
Height
13 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
4 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1980-1990
The NetherlandsVerified
5998
Objects sold
99.85%
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