Pomona, CA
Details
- Dimensions
- 4ʺW × 2ʺD × 5ʺH
- Styles
- Asian
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Silver
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
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- Description
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Ghau is a small prayer box worn as pendant by Buddhists as portable shrines which can be pray by prayer …
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Ghau is a small prayer box worn as pendant by Buddhists as portable shrines which can be pray by prayer during their travel. This Ghau prayer box (travel Buddha shrine) made from Tibetan silver with a Turquoise Buddha inside all wrapped in a hand embroidered quilted textile brocade.. All hand made and hand carved. It was used as traveling shrine and carried on one's person traveling away from home to protect him.
Size: 5in H x 4in W x 2in D
Origin: Lhasa, Tibet
Circa: 1900 - 1940
Material: Tibetan Silver, Turquoise
Condition: Original condition, hand made, normal age wear.
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Pomona, CA
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