Tibetan Shrine
Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Copper
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s Tibetan Antiquities
Materials
Copper, Silver
Tibetan Repoussé Traveling Shrine, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Mounted Objects
Materials
Brass
Tibetan Traveling Prayer Shrine Gau
Located in Redding, CT
Tibetan Traveling Prayer Shrine Gau. A large antique Tibetan Buddha shrine or prayer box (also
Category
Antique Early 1900s Anglo-Indian Antiquities
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Round Tibetan Traveling Shrine with Twin Dragons, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Copper
Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine with Silk Case, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine with Silk Case, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Copper, Brass
Tibetan Bronze and Gilt Temple Shrine Sculpture of Deity Bodhisattva White Tara
Located in Studio City, CA
This is a fantastic piece. Perhaps part of a Tibetan temple shrine at one time. Beautiful faded
Category
20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$895
H 12 in W 9 in D 6 in
Pair of Tibetan or Nepalese Hindu Bronze Amulets Temple Shrine Figures Artifacts
Located in Studio City, CA
/Northern Nepal.
Was acquired from a collection of Asian/ Tibetan/Nepalese and Indian artifacts.
We
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$295
H 7 in W 2 in D 1.5 in
Framed Tibetan Woven Silk Kesi Panel of Kirtimukha
Located in Atlanta, GA
or the image of a deity, or over the lintel of the gate to the shrine. In Tibetan Buddhism, it
Category
20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Textiles
Materials
Silk
Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Silver Turquoise Ghau Prayer Box
Located in Pomona, CA
prayer during their travel. This Ghau prayer box (travel Buddha shrine) made from Tibetan silver with a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
$275 Sale Price
30% Off
H 5 in W 4 in D 2 in
Early 20th Century Large Antique Tibetan Ghau Prayer Box With Three Buddha
Located in Pomona, CA
during their travel. This large Ghau prayer box (travel Buddha shrine) made from Tibetan silver with
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Bronze
$799 Sale Price
46% Off
H 8.5 in W 7 in D 3 in
19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair
Located in Forney, TX
, Japanese, Korean, Tibetan ancestral shrines. The statues bring good lucky, and can be found in nearly every
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
$6,500 / set
H 32.5 in W 19 in D 7.25 in
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Tibetan Shrine Box with Chenresi Tsakli, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
century portable Tibetan shrine and likely once contained a Buddhist statue or prayer scroll. The lid of
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Religious Items
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric, Wood
Tibetan Traveling Gau Shrine
Located in Chicago, IL
Tibetan traveling gau shrines were used to hold and carry sacred objects and were believed to offer
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass, Steel
Round Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Copper
Early 20th Century Tibetan Traveling Shrine
Located in Chicago, IL
Beginning with the “om” written on the left hand side of this traveling shrine, an itinerant
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Religious Items
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Tibetan Petite Traveling Gau Shrines
Located in Chicago, IL
A Buddhist follower may have purchased this pair of Tibetan traveling shrines over a century ago
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass, Steel
19th Century Tibetan Traveling Shrines on Stands "Gau"
Located in Chicago, IL
Keywords: tibet, tibetan, buddha, buddhist, gau, prayer, shrine, amulet, brass
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
Pair of Early 20th Century Miniature Tibetan Traveling Shrines
Located in Chicago, IL
Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Religious Items
Materials
Brass
Carved In Relief Tibetan Buddhist Temple Shrine Plaque with Figures 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Carved In Relief Tibetan Buddhist Temple Shrine Plaque with Figures 20thC
Measures - 12 5/8" x 10
Category
20th Century Asian Religious Items
Materials
Wood
H 12.75 in W 10.5 in D 2.5 in
Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Silver Turquoise Ghau Prayer Box
Located in Pomona, CA
prayer during their travel. This Ghau prayer box (travel Buddha shrine) made from Tibetan silver with a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Miniature Tibetan Repoussé Traveling Shrine
Located in Chicago, IL
Tibetan traveling shrines, known as gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Metalwork
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s Tibetan Antiquities
Materials
Silver, Copper
Tibetan Round Traveling Shrine
Located in Chicago, IL
, religious relic or was used as a portable shrine. The body of this shrine has intricately detailed chasing
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Scholar's Objects
Materials
Coral, Brass, Steel
Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine with Silk Case, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Religious Items
Materials
Brass, Copper
Tibetan Hand Carved and Painted Large Wood Temple Shrine Dharma Wheel
Located in Studio City, CA
piece. We cannot find another like it. From a collection of Tibetan furniture and artifacts. We do not
Category
20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Tibetan Gau Traveling Buddhist Protection Shrine with Buddha and Silk Case, 1900
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully crafted Tibetan Buddhist traveling shrine, known as Gau. These objects were
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal, Copper, Brass, Silver
H 5 in W 4.25 in D 2 in
Tibetan Indian Nepalese Bronze Amulet Temple Shrine Figures Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
over their heads. Likely Tibetan or Indian/ Nepalese. Has a beautiful patina acquired over time.
From
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20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Shrine for Tibet, The Alice S. Kandell Collection Hardcover Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A Shrine for Tibet: The Alice S. Kandell Collection.
Collection of Tibetan Sacred Art Marylin Rhie
Category
Early 2000s Tibetan Tibetan Books
Materials
Paper
Tibetan Traveling Gau on Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Tibetan traveling Gau shrines were used to hold and carry sacred objects and were believed to offer
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Metalwork
Materials
Brass
19th Century Tibetan Gua with Turquoise and Coral
Located in Chicago, IL
Represented in this Gua, a Tibetan travelling shrine, is a statue of a Bodhisattva, a figure who
Category
Antique 19th Century Tibetan Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Coral, Bronze
Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Silver Turquoise Ghau Prayer Box
Located in Pomona, CA
prayer during their travel. This Ghau prayer box (travel Buddha shrine) made from Tibetan silver with a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Tibetan Shrine
Located in East Hampton, NY
Turn of the Century Q'ing Dynasty Tibetan Golden Painted Shrine
Category
Antique 19th Century Painted Furniture
Monastery Shrine
Located in New York, NY
Tibetan pine wood monastery Shrine with embossed painting. Contact dealer for further description
Category
Antique 19th Century Tibetan Cupboards
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
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Antique Tibetan Traveling Buddha House with Embroidered Fabric Carrying Case
Located in New York, NY
A small Tibetan traveling Buddha shrine (also known as Gau) complete with embroidered fabric
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Religious Items
Materials
Metal
H 1.5 in W 4.5 in D 5 in
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Nepalese Filigree and Stone and Glass Inlay Votive Plaque, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and impressive Nepalese gilt copper filigree votive plaque inset with coral, turquoise, and colored glass "gems", 19th/20th century, Nepal.
This large votive plaque would ori...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Nepalese Metalwork
Materials
Stone, Coral, Copper
$6,700
H 15.5 in W 19.5 in D 1.75 in
Early 21st century Old metal Buddhist shrine from Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This old metal Buddhist shrine, originating from Nepal, is a fine example of spiritual craftsmanship, reflecting the rich cultural and religious traditions of the region. Made entire...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
19th Century Egyptian Revival Clock by Hamilton and Inches
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
An Egyptian Revival Black Marble Clock
Circa 1860s made by the renowned clock and jewellery makers Hamilton and Inches of Edinburgh with Royal warrant granted by Queen Victoria in 1...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Red Extra-Size Starfish, Océano Pacific, Ophidiaster Ophidianus
By Oceanic Arts
Located in Valladolid, ES
Ophidiaster ophidianus, measures: 495 × 418 × 140 mm, 576 g weight
2018, Océano Pacífico
Red extra-size starfish!
A fantastic specimen of Ophidiaster ophidianus caught in the Solo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pacific Islands Modern Taxidermy
Materials
Other
$855 Sale Price
20% Off
H 19.3 in W 16.15 in D 5.52 in
Regal Splendor: Indian Blue Peacock Taxidermy Masterpiece
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Indian blue peacock taxidermy mount showcasing its signature iridescent blue and green plumage, this piece is a testament to nature's artistry. The vibrant metallic hues o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Taxidermy
Materials
Wood, Feathers
19th Century Chinese Tapered Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
19th century painted tapered Chinese cabinet. Having elaborate panels with gilt painting and raised moldings. Warm red lacquer adorned with black lacquer and gilt painting. Framing t...
Category
Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Cypress, Fir
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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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$6,500 / set
H 14.75 in W 6.75 in D 6.75 in
Native American Antique Large Micmac model Birch Bark canoe Woodlands C 1850
Located in London, GB
Native American Antique Large Micmac model Birch Bark canoe Woodlands C 1850
A superb Large Micmac Model Birch bark canoe with floral quill work decoration.
Native American Woodla...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Native American Objects
Materials
Birch
$1,597
H 6 in W 10 in D 35 in
1930’s Swedish Art Deco Cabinet
By Jules Leleu
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1930’s Swedish art deco cabinet. Birch wood cabinet made with decorative inlays. Two doors conceal adjustable interior shelving and two small drawers. Key included
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Birch
Late 19th Century French Gothic Style Hand Carved Oak Armchair, Throne
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Gothic style oak coffer armchair features eight hand carved panels in the lower apron and seat back, each with different Gothic motifs. The two lo...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Armchairs
Materials
Oak
$2,495
H 57.75 in W 26 in D 21 in
Set of Four Monumental Neo-Gothic Confessionals in Oak
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
A group of four antique confessionals in Neo-Gothic style, made of oak.
Category
Antique 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood, Oak
Japanese Porcelain, Satsuma Tea Set, 23 Pieces
By Japanese Studio
Located in Milano, IT
...
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Japonisme Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
1930's Antique Brass Swan Tub Spout and Crystal Knobs
By Sherle Wagner
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This AUTHENTIC ANTIQUE, brass swan and crystal fixture set is INCREDIBLE!!! That showstopping, conversation starting hardware for the well appointed bathroom or kitchen. Whether us...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bathroom Fixtures
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Byobu - Japanese Folding Screen
By Japanese Studio
Located in Brescia, IT
Nice four-panel Japanese screen painted on vegetal paper, depicting a landscape with a red maple, flowers and birds.
The size is very refined and easy to place in a design project.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Antique Embroidered Nomadic Herder’s Vest, Tibet
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Embroidered Nomadic Herder’s Vest, Tibet
A rare example of a herder’s vest from west Tibet. Composed of thick natural brown Tibetan sheep’s wool, heavily embroidered with na...
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
19th Century French Ormolu and Crystal Drinks Set
Located in London, GB
A drinks set of the Napoleon III Period
The ormolu rectangular frame, rising from swept feet, with a running arcaded gallery, fitted with a mirror plate base houses a suite of fou...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
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Tibetan Shrine For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Tibetan shrine for your home. Frequently made of metal, brass and copper, every Tibetan shrine was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the Tibetan shrine you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A Tibetan shrine, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
How Much is a Tibetan Shrine?
Prices for a Tibetan shrine can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $428 and can go as high as $3,900, while the average can fetch as much as $1,130.
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