talisman - Silver - Nepal - mid 20th century

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A silver Nepalese talisman box, 4 cm by 6 cm, from the mid 20th century, in good condition and authentic, originating from a private collection.

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This object is a ghau or gau, a traditional portable reliquary box from Nepal, used by practitioners of Nepalese Buddhism. This ghau serves as a portable sanctuary. These ghaus are designed to contain protective items, such as Buddha statuettes, sacred relics, prayer texts, or medicinal herbs. Often worn as a pendant close to the heart during travel, they are considered amulets protecting the wearer from negative influences. It is made of silver with a finely chased decoration (often scrollwork, foliage motifs, or auspicious symbols). There may be inlays of stones such as coral or turquoise. The back of the object is frequently composed of a removable copper plate to access the interior compartment. This talisman has been handmade. This talisman comes from Nepal.

This object is a ghau or gau, a traditional portable reliquary box from Nepal, used by practitioners of Nepalese Buddhism. This ghau serves as a portable sanctuary. These ghaus are designed to contain protective items, such as Buddha statuettes, sacred relics, prayer texts, or medicinal herbs. Often worn as a pendant close to the heart during travel, they are considered amulets protecting the wearer from negative influences. It is made of silver with a finely chased decoration (often scrollwork, foliage motifs, or auspicious symbols). There may be inlays of stones such as coral or turquoise. The back of the object is frequently composed of a removable copper plate to access the interior compartment. This talisman has been handmade. This talisman comes from Nepal.

Details

Dynastic Style/Period
mid 20th century
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Nepal
Material
Silver
Height
6 cm
Width
4 cm
Title of artwork
talisman
Condition
Good condition
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
BelgiumVerified
Private

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