Tibetan Gau religeous travelling box

Embossed silver front, copper sides and back, interior carved polychrome figure of Buddha. Most likely 18th Century but actual age unknown. Overall 6.75" h. x 5.75" x 2.75".

This is a fine old hand crafted antique Tibetan Buddhist shrine or prayer box (also known as Gau) which encases a painted Buddha image ( faded ) This was used as traveling shrine and carried on one's

19th Century Antique Chinese Tibetan Gau Prayer Box Lid Pendant Handcrafted with Turquoise and Coral Inlaid Framed Dimensions Approx: Pendant 4" E x Frame 7 1/4"W x 8 1/4"H In Overall Good Condition P

Dimensions: 45x15mm Rarity Level: Highly Rare This Tibetan gau box pendant, adorned with the traditional combination of lapis lazuli and coral inlay, is a fine example of Himalayan artisanship. The us

6pc Tibetan Gau Boxes, Flint and Pouch 3'' to 8''. Worked copper and brass gau boxes and worked leather flint and pouch. Scattered wear from use. 18th or 19th century.

The Tibetan gau box is employed by Tibetan Buddhists to contain religious relics, historically used to protect pilgrims during their travels and to serve as a portable shrine. The central window allow

An elaborately crafted Tibetan 'gau' box, worn suspended around the neck in which prayers on paper or small images of the Buddha are kept, while circumambulating holy spots. It comes with a silk texti

Also known as Tibetan ga'u boxes, these are usually sealed with handwritten prayers, herbs or small relics inside. All three have semi-precious stones and filigree petal and floral elements and a thic

Height: 4.6 inches. Width: 3.3 inches. Height: 11.7cm Width: 8.3cm

Height: 7.2 inches. Width: 5.5 inches. Height: 18.3cm Width: 14cm

Two 19th-century Tibetan silver Gau box necklaces. The first necklace is adorned with intricate chasing work depicting scrolling clouds, along with a natural red coral ornament. The second necklace is

Silver and copper, late 19th / early 20th century, 2 1/4 in. (5.8 cm) high

Beautiful silver and copper Tibetan Ghau with silk carrying case with flowers in blue thread, and gold thread designs throughout the case and sash. Size of container 5" H

A Tibetan silver Gau box featuring intricate designs that hold deep symbolism within Tibetan Buddhist culture. The Gau box serves as a portable shrine, traditionally used to hold sacred objects or rel

Antique Tibetan Gau copper box pendant engraved with Kalachakra Mantra with Engel Gallery label, East Hampton, NY, 3"h x 3.5"w x 1"d

A collection of silver and silverplate Buddhist gau and charms with seven marked as silver with 925.

Largest measures 4 3/8"t x 3.5" long, smallest measures 2 3/8" x 2 3/8".

Largest measures 4.75" tall x 4" long smallest measures 2"t x 2.5"l

DESCRIPTION: Two antique vessels: one Chinese snuff bottle carved entirely of turquoise and one Tibetan gau amulet box pendant composed of copper and filigree metal adorned with turquoise inserts. CIR

Two Antique Tibetan Buddhist Gau Boxes. Both Tibetan prayer boxes-Gau are handmade and engraved throughout. Prayer box or amulet can be opened and in which prayers or mantras written on paper or herbs

GROUP OF ASIAN MIXED METAL ITEMS. To include an embossed white metal bowl, a white metal repousse cup with inscription dated 1905, a Tibetan copper Gau box, a white metal repousse box and cover inlaid

19thC. Very good with age appropriate wear including small dings throughout. Some elements may be later additions. The pendant size is approx. 4 1/4" x 4 1/4" x 1". The necklace measures approx. 14",

Tibetan Gau prayer traveling box with small window, dragons, birds and foo dogs. Bears tin lid and copper box. [6 1/4" W x 9" L x 3" D]. In overall good condition.

Two of dome-shaped body, and one of square shaped body. Rustic Tibetan Gau, is a prayer box used as a portable altar. Used by some to carry sacred relics, magical charms and medicinal herbs, and acts