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Antique Prayer Box

19th Century Manuscript Thai Prayer Box
19th Century Manuscript Thai Prayer Box

19th Century Manuscript Thai Prayer Box

$1,801

H 32.09 in W 10.28 in D 11.7 in

19th Century Manuscript Thai Prayer Box

Located in Chonburi, TH

This 19th-century Thai manuscript box is a rare and exquisite example of traditional Thai

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19th Century Thai Antique Prayer Box

Materials

Teak

Thai 1900s Reclining Guardian Lion Carved Prayer Box with Polychrome Décor
Thai 1900s Reclining Guardian Lion Carved Prayer Box with Polychrome Décor

Thai 1900s Reclining Guardian Lion Carved Prayer Box with Polychrome Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Thai wooden polychrome prayer box from the early 20th century depicting a reclining guardian lion

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Early 20th Century Thai Antique Prayer Box

Materials

Wood

Tibetan Traveling Prayer Shrine Gau
Tibetan Traveling Prayer Shrine Gau

Tibetan Traveling Prayer Shrine Gau

$1,296Sale Price|28% Off

H 7.25 in W 6 in D 3 in

Tibetan Traveling Prayer Shrine Gau

Located in Redding, CT

Tibetan Traveling Prayer Shrine Gau. A large antique Tibetan Buddha shrine or prayer box (also

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Early 1900s Anglo-Indian Antique Prayer Box

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

Tibetan Travelling Buddha Shrine
Tibetan Travelling Buddha Shrine

Tibetan Travelling Buddha Shrine

$3,200

H 15.25 in W 13.25 in D 5.75 in

Tibetan Travelling Buddha Shrine

Located in Houston, TX

A large antique Tibetan Buddha shrine or prayer box (also known as Gau) which encases a painted

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Early 1900s Tibetan Antique Prayer Box

Materials

Copper, Silver

Antique Baluch Prayer Rug, Timuri / Yaqoub Khani, Circa 1880
Antique Baluch Prayer Rug, Timuri / Yaqoub Khani, Circa 1880

Antique Baluch Prayer Rug, Timuri / Yaqoub Khani, Circa 1880

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Baluch prayer rug by the Yaqoub Khani sub tribe of the Timuri, with box design on a scarce

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19th Century Turkmen Antique Prayer Box

Antique Timuri Yaqoub Khani / Baluch Prayer Rug, Circa 1870 Or Earlier
Antique Timuri Yaqoub Khani / Baluch Prayer Rug, Circa 1870 Or Earlier

Antique Timuri Yaqoub Khani / Baluch Prayer Rug, Circa 1870 Or Earlier

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Baluch prayer rug by the Yaqoub Khani sub tribe of the Timuri, with box design on a camel

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19th Century Antique Prayer Box

Materials

Wool

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Important Early 20th Century Mughal Prayer Necklace, Silver and Gold wash, Heavy
Important Early 20th Century Mughal Prayer Necklace, Silver and Gold wash, Heavy

Important Early 20th Century Mughal Prayer Necklace, Silver and Gold wash, Heavy

Located in Newport Coast, CA

: India Period: Early 1900’s Old Silver with Gold wash on panels and Prayer box Weight - proximately 324

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Early 20th Century Indian Empire Antique Prayer Box

Materials

Gold, Silver

Rare Collection of 19th Century Tibetan Reliqueries
Rare Collection of 19th Century Tibetan Reliqueries

Rare Collection of 19th Century Tibetan Reliqueries

Unavailable

H 15 in W 7.5 in D 6 in

Rare Collection of 19th Century Tibetan Reliqueries

Located in Washington, DC

" is a portable altar, shrine, or prayer box used while traveling. The Tibetan prayer box was used

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Early 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Prayer Box

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Wood

Lapis Lazuli Turquoise Ruby Emerald Tibetan Buddhist Prayer Pendant Jewelry Box
Lapis Lazuli Turquoise Ruby Emerald Tibetan Buddhist Prayer Pendant Jewelry Box

Lapis Lazuli Turquoise Ruby Emerald Tibetan Buddhist Prayer Pendant Jewelry Box

By Intini Jewels

Located in Milano, IT

Spectacular Tibetan Buddhist Prayer Pendant Jewelry Box delicately decorated with Lapis Lazuli

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1770s Artisan Antique Prayer Box

Materials

Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Turquoise, Silver

19th Century Buddhist Prayer Box
19th Century Buddhist Prayer Box

19th Century Buddhist Prayer Box

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H 13 in W 32 in D 12 in

19th Century Buddhist Prayer Box

Located in New York, NY

19th century Buddhist prayer box. A Thai Buddhist manuscript box of the 19th century or earlier

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19th Century Thai Antique Prayer Box

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Wood

Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Silver Turquoise Ghau Prayer Box
Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Silver Turquoise Ghau Prayer Box

Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Silver Turquoise Ghau Prayer Box

Located in Pomona, CA

Ghau is a small prayer box worn as pendant by Buddhists as portable shrines which can be pray by

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Prayer Box

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Silver

Early 20th Century Large Antique Tibetan Ghau Prayer Box With Three Buddha
Early 20th Century Large Antique Tibetan Ghau Prayer Box With Three Buddha

Early 20th Century Large Antique Tibetan Ghau Prayer Box With Three Buddha

Located in Pomona, CA

Ghau is a prayer box worn as pendant by Buddhists as portable shrines which can be pray by prayer

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Prayer Box

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Silver Tibetan Prayer Box with Turquoise and Coral
Silver Tibetan Prayer Box with Turquoise and Coral

Silver Tibetan Prayer Box with Turquoise and Coral

Located in Chicago, IL

This amulet box (also called a gau) was made in Tibet over a century ago. It probably once held a

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Early 20th Century Tibetan Antique Prayer Box

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Coral, Turquoise, Silver

Antique Gilt Indian Prayer Book
Antique Gilt Indian Prayer Book

Antique Gilt Indian Prayer Book

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H 53.5 in W 29.75 in D 2.5 in

Antique Gilt Indian Prayer Book

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Comprised of eight gilt and red lacquered scripted panels including seven pages with cover; all mounted in a custom shadowbox frame. Very good condition.

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Early 20th Century Indian Tibetan Antique Prayer Box

Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Silver Turquoise Ghau Prayer Box
Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Silver Turquoise Ghau Prayer Box

Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Silver Turquoise Ghau Prayer Box

Located in Pomona, CA

Ghau is a small prayer box worn as pendant by Buddhists as portable shrines which can be pray by

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Prayer Box

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Silver

Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Silver Turquoise Ghau Prayer Box
Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Silver Turquoise Ghau Prayer Box

Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Silver Turquoise Ghau Prayer Box

Located in Pomona, CA

Ghau is a small prayer box worn as pendant by Buddhists as portable shrines which can be pray by

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Prayer Box

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Silver

Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Carved Silver Turquoise Gau Ghau Prayer Box
Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Carved Silver Turquoise Gau Ghau Prayer Box

Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Carved Silver Turquoise Gau Ghau Prayer Box

Located in Pomona, CA

Ghau is a small prayer box worn as pendant by Buddhists as portable shrines which can be pray by

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Early 20th Century Tibetan Chinese Export Antique Prayer Box

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Silver

Tibetan Travelling Buddha Shrine
Tibetan Travelling Buddha Shrine

Tibetan Travelling Buddha Shrine

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H 15 in W 14 in D 5.5 in

Tibetan Travelling Buddha Shrine

Located in Houston, TX

A large antique Tibetan Buddha shrine or prayer box (also known as Gau) which encases a painted

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Early 1900s Tibetan Antique Prayer Box

Materials

Silver, Copper

19th Century Silver Repousse Islamic Talisman Miniature Holder
19th Century Silver Repousse Islamic Talisman Miniature Holder

19th Century Silver Repousse Islamic Talisman Miniature Holder

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

miniature paper scroll containing a combination of prayers and Koranic verses. Quran box: 2" x 1/3/4

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Late 19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Prayer Box

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique French Sterling Sacred Heart Cachette Ex Voto
Antique French Sterling Sacred Heart Cachette Ex Voto

Antique French Sterling Sacred Heart Cachette Ex Voto

Located in Charleston, SC

Rare Sterling Sacred Heart of Mary cachette prayer box/locket attached to custom sterling chain

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19th Century French Antique Prayer Box

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Sterling Silver

Antique Traveling Tibetan Buddha Shrines
Antique Traveling Tibetan Buddha Shrines

Antique Traveling Tibetan Buddha Shrines

Located in New York, NY

Three antique Tibetan Buddha shrines or prayer boxes (also known as Gaus). These three pieces are

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Prayer Box

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Copper

Prayer Pew, Hand Carved, 19th Century
Prayer Pew, Hand Carved, 19th Century

Prayer Pew, Hand Carved, 19th Century

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H 37.5 in W 48 in D 13 in

Prayer Pew, Hand Carved, 19th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Prayer Pew, Hand Carved with box edge cushion. Original restored finish Originally $ 1,775.00

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19th Century Italian Antique Prayer Box

Materials

Walnut

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Manly P Hall, the Secret Teachings of All Ages, First Edition Book & 4 Prints

By TASCHEN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The classic encyclopedia of the arcane in an expanded edition. Renowned philosopher and lecturer Manly P. Hall’s masterful encyclopedia of ancient symbols, hidden rituals, and arcan...

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21st Century and Contemporary Antique Prayer Box

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Foil

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

$229,050Sale Price|33% Off

H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

By Henry Ward

Located in Amsterdam, NL

England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...

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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Prayer Box

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Other

19th Century Chinese Small Altar Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Small Altar Cabinet

19th Century Chinese Small Altar Cabinet

$1,136Sale Price|54% Off

H 16.93 in W 13.39 in D 6.7 in

19th Century Chinese Small Altar Cabinet

Located in Singapore, SG

An antique carved box from Chaozhou city, in Guangdong, China. The black and gold colours, as well as the bulbous designs on the front are all distinct characteristics of Chaozhou de...

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1880s Chinese Qing Antique Prayer Box

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Pine

Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove
Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove

Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove

$12,500

H 80 in W 81 in D 92 in

Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove

Located in Buffalo, NY

Mid to late 19th century, elaborately carved, antique Chinese bed Chambers was used to greet visitors and usually was furnished with two chairs and a center table: from which tea, wi...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Prayer Box

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Lacquer, Wood

Japanese Marquetry Hanging or Table Cabinet, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan
Japanese Marquetry Hanging or Table Cabinet, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan

Japanese Marquetry Hanging or Table Cabinet, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A large and remarkable Japanese lacquer and marquetry decorated table or hanging cabinet, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The cabinet of square form surmounted by an arched top wit...

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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Prayer Box

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Metal, Brass, Copper

18th Century Tibetan Thangka Painting
18th Century Tibetan Thangka Painting

18th Century Tibetan Thangka Painting

$25,000

H 33 in W 25 in D 0.75 in

18th Century Tibetan Thangka Painting

Located in Chicago, IL

A rare striking 18th century Tibetan Thangka depicting the Green Tara seated on a lotus throne ready to step down to offer comfort and protection for all suffering beings. Her right ...

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18th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Prayer Box

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Linen, Paint

Fine 19th Century French Neo-Gothic Gilt Metal Cathedral Church Reliquary Pair
Fine 19th Century French Neo-Gothic Gilt Metal Cathedral Church Reliquary Pair

Fine 19th Century French Neo-Gothic Gilt Metal Cathedral Church Reliquary Pair

Located in Forney, TX

A stunning pair of very fine quality French Neo-Gothic gilt metal church reliquaries. circa 1860s Most impressive objets d’art, born in France in the second half of the 19th century...

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Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Prayer Box

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Brass, Bronze

19th Century Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Tall Credenza Storage Cabinet
19th Century Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Tall Credenza Storage Cabinet

19th Century Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Tall Credenza Storage Cabinet

$2,254Sale Price|53% Off

H 47 in W 56 in D 19.5 in

19th Century Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Tall Credenza Storage Cabinet

Located in Pomona, CA

This Antique Tibetan Painted Cabinet is 100% hand made and hand painted using mineral painting which last the paint a much longer time. You can see some of the finish has already los...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Prayer Box

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Wood

Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A very attractive Japanese wood table top jewelry or collector's chest with marquetry and lacquer decoration, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. Previously in the collection of Asbjorn...

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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Prayer Box

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Wood, Softwood, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Yosegi (Marquetry) Shibayama Ko Tansu Meiji Period
Antique Japanese Yosegi (Marquetry) Shibayama Ko Tansu Meiji Period

Antique Japanese Yosegi (Marquetry) Shibayama Ko Tansu Meiji Period

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Japanese Yosegi (Marquetry) Shibayama Ko Tansu, Meiji period The marquetry is composed of keyayaki (zelkova) and kakinoki (persimmon) wood. Two small doors with inlaid Moth...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Prayer Box

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Wood, Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Small Chinese Black Lacquered Wardrobe 19th Century
Small Chinese Black Lacquered Wardrobe 19th Century

Small Chinese Black Lacquered Wardrobe 19th Century

$2,246Sale Price|20% Off

H 47.84 in W 30.71 in D 14.97 in

Small Chinese Black Lacquered Wardrobe 19th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Pretty XIXth century Chinese wardrobe in black lacquered wood decorated with court scenes, opening with two doors. The interior has a shelf with two drawers decorated with golden pla...

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19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Prayer Box

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Wood

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Ceremony Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan. This extraordinary Meiji-period shibayama cabinet, attributed to the Tokugawa samurai clan, s...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Prayer Box

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Prayer Box

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Glass, Mahogany

19th Century Painted Tibetan Cabinet
19th Century Painted Tibetan Cabinet

19th Century Painted Tibetan Cabinet

$5,500

H 42.25 in W 49 in D 17.75 in

19th Century Painted Tibetan Cabinet

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 2 panel cabinet is beautifully painted with a pair of dragons, vases and lotus blossoms adoring both the front doors. Both sides of the cabinet are painted with the same floral ...

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Late 19th Century Tibetan Antique Prayer Box

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Pine, Paint

17th Century Tibetan Thangka Painting
17th Century Tibetan Thangka Painting

17th Century Tibetan Thangka Painting

$18,000

H 35 in W 26.25 in D 1.25 in

17th Century Tibetan Thangka Painting

Located in Chicago, IL

An incredible and rare 17th century (Ming Dynasty) Tibetan Thangka depicting the Medicine Buddha seated on a lotus throne with an alms bowl in one hand, and his other hand with outst...

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17th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Prayer Box

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Linen, Paint

Antique Asian Bronze buddhist bell Tibetan Meditation Prayer Ghanta Bell
Antique Asian Bronze buddhist bell Tibetan Meditation Prayer Ghanta Bell

Antique Asian Bronze buddhist bell Tibetan Meditation Prayer Ghanta Bell

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Asian Bronze buddhist bell Tibetan Meditation Prayer Ghanta Bell. Buddhist Tibetan Meditation Prayer Bell. A Bronze ritual bell "DRILBU" in Tibetan or commonly known as "Ghan...

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Early 1900s Tibetan Tibetan Antique Prayer Box

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Bronze

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Antique Prayer Box For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique prayer box you’re looking for. Each antique prayer box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and silver. Your living room may not be complete without an antique prayer box — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique prayer box, designed in the Art Nouveau or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique prayer box over the years, but those crafted by Edgard Maxence are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Prayer Box?

Prices for an antique prayer box can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $115 and can go as high as $18,892, while the average can fetch as much as $2,456.
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