Tibetan Shrine

A Buddhist follower may have purchased this pair of Tibetan traveling shrines over a century ago, while on a religious pilgrimage to a temple or holy site.

Left to right: BJBB031A: 2.25" x 2" x 4.25" $428 BJBB030B: 3" x 2" x 7" $488 BJBB033: 2" x 2" x 5.75" $628 BJBB032: 2" x 2" x 6.5" $558 BJBB030A: 3" x 2" x 6" $488 Keywo...

Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys.

Carved In Relief Tibetan Buddhist Temple Shrine Plaque with Figures 20thC Measures - 12 5/8" x 10 1/2" x 2 3/8"

This Ghau prayer box (travel Buddha shrine) made from Tibetan silver with a Buddha inside all wrapped in a hand embroidered quilted textile brocade.

This large Ghau prayer box (travel Buddha shrine) made from Tibetan silver with THREE Buddhas, Turquoise, bronze, red Buddha inside and decorated with two carved silver dragons on th...

Tibetan traveling shrines, known as gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys.

A large antique Tibetan Buddha shrine or prayer box (also known as Gau) which encases a painted terra cotta Buddha figure, all wrapped in a hand embroidered quilted silk brocaed.

Chances are that It once held a protective, religious relic or was used as a portable shrine. The body of this shrine has intricately detailed chasing (engraving).

Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys.

This piece is truly impressive in every way, shape and form. Large and substantially heavy. Made from solid wood and decorated with what appears to be gold leaf. This is certainly a ...

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

An interesting work. We are not sure of the significance of the standing couple and snake hanging over their heads. Likely Tibetan or Indian/ Nepalese. Has a beautiful patina acquire...

Those enlightened understand their essential oneness with the universe and feel the relief of a blissful connection to everything. A Shrine for Tibet is a beautifully illustrated cel...

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

Represented in this Gua, a Tibetan travelling shrine, is a statue of a Bodhisattva, a figure who has reached enlightenment but chooses to remain on earth to help others.

This Ghau prayer box (travel Buddha shrine) made from Tibetan silver with a Buddha inside all wrapped in a hand embroidered quilted textile brocade.

This Ghau prayer box (travel Buddha shrine) made from Tibetan silver with a Turquoise Buddha inside all wrapped in a hand embroidered quilted textile brocade..

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

Tibetan pine wood monastery Shrine with embossed painting.

Three antique Tibetan Buddha shrines or prayer boxes (also known as Gaus).

A small Tibetan traveling Buddha shrine (also known as Gau) complete with embroidered fabric carrying case and strap as well as small Buddha inside.