The Tibetan gau box is employed by Tibetan Buddhists to contain religious relics, historically used to protect pilgrims during their travels and to serve as a portable shrine. The central window allows the precious objects inside to be viewed while protected. 18/19th century.

Height: 5 1/4 in (13.3 cm) Width: 5 1/4 in (13.3 cm)

十八/十九世紀 藏傳鎏金合金銅嘎烏盒

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