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A  set of  two Travel altars “GAU”
1 made of silvered metal with incised de decoration of Buddhist pattern. A figure of  a clay buddha  can see  through the window on the front.  
The other one in copper, also with small window empty inside    Excellent hand work.  
Both coming from the same collection 
Dimensions:  13 cm height  the biggest please see pictures for all dimensions. 
Condition.:   Good condition in general. ( signs of use ) 

Good condition - 13 cm

Gau box - Copper - Tibet - Early 20th century

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