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20th Century Tibetan Leather, Brass Ghau Prayer Bag
About the Item
Ghau is a small prayer box/bag worn as pendant by Buddhists as portable shrines which can be pray by prayer during their travel. This Ghau prayer bag (travel Buddha shrine) made from Leather and decorated in repoussé with the cintamani, or jewel of immortality, a wrathful demon, and the eight auspicious signs, including the wheel, the lotus, etc. These intricate brass symbols surround a central displaying a small brass Buddhist deity held within the shrine all wrapped in a hand made leather bag. It was used as traveling shrine and carried on one's person traveling away from home to protect him.
Size: 7in H x 5in W x 1in D
Origin: Lhasa, Tibet
Circa: 1950's
Material: Leather, Brass
Condition: Original condition, hand made, normal age wear.
Disclaimer: Due to differences in monitor/screen settings, product colors may differ slightly between product photos and the physical product.
- Dimensions:Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
- Style:Chinese Export (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950's
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Please refer to the additional pictures for the detailed condition and contact us if you have any questions.
- Seller Location:Pomona, CA
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