Tibetan Shrine

century portable Tibetan shrine and likely once contained a Buddhist statue or prayer scroll. The lid of

Tibetan traveling gau shrines were used to hold and carry sacred objects and were believed to offer

Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to

Beginning with the “om” written on the left hand side of this traveling shrine, an itinerant

A Buddhist follower may have purchased this pair of Tibetan traveling shrines over a century ago

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Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to

Carved In Relief Tibetan Buddhist Temple Shrine Plaque with Figures 20thC Measures - 12 5/8" x 10

prayer during their travel. This Ghau prayer box (travel Buddha shrine) made from Tibetan silver with a

during their travel. This large Ghau prayer box (travel Buddha shrine) made from Tibetan silver with

Tibetan traveling shrines, known as gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to

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

, religious relic or was used as a portable shrine. The body of this shrine has intricately detailed chasing

Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to

piece. We cannot find another like it. From a collection of Tibetan furniture and artifacts. We do not

A beautifully crafted Tibetan Buddhist traveling shrine, known as Gau. These objects were

over their heads. Likely Tibetan or Indian/ Nepalese. Has a beautiful patina acquired over time. From

A Shrine for Tibet: The Alice S. Kandell Collection. Collection of Tibetan Sacred Art Marylin Rhie

Tibetan traveling Gau shrines were used to hold and carry sacred objects and were believed to offer

Represented in this Gua, a Tibetan travelling shrine, is a statue of a Bodhisattva, a figure who

prayer during their travel. This Ghau prayer box (travel Buddha shrine) made from Tibetan silver with a

prayer during their travel. This Ghau prayer box (travel Buddha shrine) made from Tibetan silver with a

Turn of the Century Q'ing Dynasty Tibetan Golden Painted Shrine

Tibetan pine wood monastery Shrine with embossed painting. Contact dealer for further description

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

A small Tibetan traveling Buddha shrine (also known as Gau) complete with embroidered fabric

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...

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...

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...

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...

Lavishly decorated with repoussé, auspicious Buddhist symbols, and a bit of coral, this 19th century silver needle case was once filled with the needles of a Tibetan healer skilled i...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...

Antique Tibetan Praying Crowned Buddha This buddha sits in a seating lotus position a triangular base. His many hands fan out behind his back. Two hands are folded in prayer, and two...

This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...

A highly decorative 19th Century Japanese gilt lacquered cabinet from the Meiji period (1868-1912) the double hinged doors decorated with two eagles in relief, each standing on a pol...