Antique Tibetan Egg Shaped Box With Turquoise Blue Stone Inlay

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Antique Tibetan Nepal Egg Shaped Box with Gilt Interior and Turquoise Blue Stone Inlay.
Antique Chinese Tibetan brass filigree with … Read more Antique Tibetan Nepal Egg Shaped Box with Gilt Interior and Turquoise Blue Stone Inlay.
Antique Chinese Tibetan brass filigree with turquoise beads egg shaped prayer wish box.
Handcrafted Asian Tibetan, Nepalese brass box inlaid with polished turquoise gemstone.
In good shape with age appropriate wear this box has retained its original patina finish, has no missing pieces.
Opens and closes as it should. A beautiful Asian pill box for a vanity or desk.
Tibetan design hand-crafted box by local artisans of the Himalayas.
Measurements: 2 1/2 height x 2 inches in diameter.
Several symbols associated with the egg and the color turquoise hold significance for Buddhists and Tibetans. In Buddhism, the egg symbolizes the rejuvenating force in nature, with the golden egg representing spiritual awakening.
Turquoise, often referred to as the "Sky Stone," is considered by Tibetans to have originated from the heavens, and as such, they hold it in high regard for its spiritual significance. For many Tibetans, turquoise serves as a symbol of love and a protective charm, safeguarding both the giver and the recipient.
Tibetan Buddhist prayer boxes, small amulet containers, allow individuals to place their personalized prayer wishes inside.
Meanwhile, the Buddhist Treasure Box stands as a symbol of success and enduring power, believed to attract good fortune and positive energies. See less