Lot 0420

Mounted Tibetan brass gau and shrine.

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A mounted Tibetan brass Gau and portable shrine. Brass gau prauer box missing center stone. 4 3/4" x 3 1/4" x 1 1/2". Repousse brass portable shrine 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 6/8". Provenance: The Estate of Giraud V. Foster.The Estate of Giraud V. Foster.

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Mounted Tibetan brass gau and shrine.

Name: Mounted Tibetan brass gau and shrine.
SKU: 117742592
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $400

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Starting Price $100

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