Sarah Le Helley

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traditional Tibetan Gau (or Ghau), a portable travel altar.
The Gau is made of hammered metal with detailed religious symbols.
Used by pilgrims to protect sacred relics, amulets, and mantras during travel.
Inside the Ghau sits a figurine of probably Green Tara.

Carefully packaged and insured for shipping.

traditionele Tibetaanse Gau (of Ghau), een draagbaar reisaltaar.
De Gau is gemaakt van geklopt metaal met gedetailleerde religieuze symbolen. 
Door pelgrims gebruikt om heilige relikwieën, amuletten en mantra's te beschermen tijdens het reizen.
In de Ghau bevind zich een beeldje van waarschijnlijk Groene Tara.

Wordt zorgvuldig verpakt en verzekerd verzonden.



Tibetan Gau (or Ghau), - Antique - Copper, Silverplated - 1980-1990 - handmade

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Copper, silvered Tibetan Gau (Ghau) travel altar from Tibet, in antique style, dating to 1980–1990, handheld and finely detailed with religious symbols, 19 cm high, 19 cm wide, 7 cm deep, weighing 0.435 kg, with small signs of age and spots and handmade finish.

Tibetan Gau (or Ghau), - Antique - Copper, Silverplated - 1980-1990 - handmade

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Copper, silvered Tibetan Gau (Ghau) travel altar from Tibet, in antique style, dating to 1980–1990, handheld and finely detailed with religious symbols, 19 cm high, 19 cm wide, 7 cm deep, weighing 0.435 kg, with small signs of age and spots and handmade finish.

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