Buddhistic objects - Copper, Leather - 1980-1990 - Gau
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Copper and leather Tibetan gau portable reliquary from Asia, dating to 1980–1990, 6 × 5 × 2 cm, in good used condition with signs of aging.
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A Tibetan gau (or ghau) is a traditional portable travel altar or reliquary from the Tibetan Buddhist culture. It is a metal box, often decorated with copper, silver or gemstones, worn on a cord as an amulet or prayer box for protection and luck.
The Gau is in good used condition with signs of aging. (See photos)
Very finely detailed.
Will be carefully packaged and insured shipped.
This item can be shipped together with other items of mine in this auction so that you only pay the shipping costs once.
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.
Translated by Google TranslateA Tibetan gau (or ghau) is a traditional portable travel altar or reliquary from the Tibetan Buddhist culture. It is a metal box, often decorated with copper, silver or gemstones, worn on a cord as an amulet or prayer box for protection and luck.
The Gau is in good used condition with signs of aging. (See photos)
Very finely detailed.
Will be carefully packaged and insured shipped.
This item can be shipped together with other items of mine in this auction so that you only pay the shipping costs once.
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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Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Gau
Number of objects
1
Material
Copper, Leather
Country of origin
Asia
Height
6 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
2 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1980-1990
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