Pendant - low silver content - Nepal - Tibet (No reserve price)

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This Tibetan Ghau, or portable shrine and amulet box, is made of low-grade silver, weighs 30 g and measures 55 × 35 mm, with Guru Padmasambhava depicted inside and a vajra image on the back.

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This object is a Tibetan ghau, also known as a travel altar or amulet box.
It serves as a portable shrine in which a small image of a deity or a sacred relic is kept.
This ghau is made of white metal and is richly decorated with motifs.
The central figure inside is often a Buddhist deity. In this case Guru Padmasambhava

These objects traditionally come from Tibet or Nepal and are used in Tibetan Buddhism.

The back side features an image of Vajra

Carefully packaged and insured for shipping.
No shipping to the United States.

This object is a Tibetan ghau, also known as a travel altar or amulet box.
It serves as a portable shrine in which a small image of a deity or a sacred relic is kept.
This ghau is made of white metal and is richly decorated with motifs.
The central figure inside is often a Buddhist deity. In this case Guru Padmasambhava

These objects traditionally come from Tibet or Nepal and are used in Tibetan Buddhism.

The back side features an image of Vajra

Carefully packaged and insured for shipping.
No shipping to the United States.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Metal
low silver content
Total weight
30 g
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Country of origin
Nepal
Title additional information
Tibet
Width
35 mm
Length
55 mm
Sold by
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Objects sold
97.76%
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