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

About the Item

Ghau is a prayer box worn as pendant by Buddhists as portable shrines which can be pray by prayer during their travel. 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 the box cover and all wrapped in a hand embroidered quilted textile brocade. Also, there are fabric Tibetan Buddhist scriptures inside prayer box. All hand made and hand carved. It was used as traveling shrine and carried on one's person traveling away from home to protect him. Size: 8.5in H x 7in W x 3in D Origin: Lhasa, Tibet Circa: 1900 - 1940 Material: Tibetan Silver, Turquoise. bronze 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: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (In the Style Of)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • 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
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 23LP0821stDibs: LU6983236607942
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