Large Gau Box
Tibet
Ca. 19th century
Silver, turquoise
D: 4.5 in :: 11.4 cm
A large, round silver amulet box, Gau, with turquoise center stone. It contained devotional prayers and other sacred items. Traditional patterns surround the disc, with a central turquoise cabochon, and another turquoise at its bottom. Stable chain ornament for attaching a cord.
Inventory # 105235
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