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19th c. Tibetan gau or amulet box

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Gau (amulet box), Tibet, late 19th or early 20th century, executed in silver metal, gilt, and copper, of arched form, having a glazed window framed by auspicious objects and a guardian figure in gilt on a repousse floral ground, 6.5"h x 5.5"w x 2.5"d.

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19th c. Tibetan gau or amulet box

Name: 19th c. Tibetan gau or amulet box
SKU: 105096684
Price: 50 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $150

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