Lot 0392

Early Tibetan "Gau" Or Prayer Box

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Large / Early 20th C. Tibetan Gau with Green Buddha: Sino-Tibet, ca. early 20th century CE. One of the largest gau's we have had the pleasure of offering! Tibetan gau (aka prayer box) is actually a small shrine. When not being worn as an ornament during

2017Large / Early 20th C. Tibetan Gau with Green BuddhaSee Sold Price

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Early Tibetan prayer box 19th century gilt metal.: Early Tibetan prayer box 19th century gilt metal. Hinged lid with turquoise & coral style stone accents.

2023Early Tibetan prayer box 19th century gilt metal.See Sold Price

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19th c. Antique Tibetan Gau Box Lid Pendant: 19th Century Antique Chinese Tibetan Gau Prayer Box Lid Pendant Handcrafted with Turquoise and Coral Inlaid Framed Dimensions Approx: Pendant 4" E x Frame 7 1/4"W x 8 1/4"H In Overall Good Condition P

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Tibetan Gau Prayer Traveling Box: Tibetan Gau prayer traveling box with small window, dragons, birds and foo dogs. Bears tin lid and copper box. [6 1/4" W x 9" L x 3" D]. In overall good condition.

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$Tibetan old silver Gau prayer box pendant turquoise inl: A beautiful late 19th/20th C. Chinese Tibetan old silver \"Gau\" prayer box pendant. It\'s all handcrafted with beautiful turquoise inlay. the back panel is missing. Dimension: 4.5 inches x 4 inches x$

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Tibetan Sterling Silver Gau Prayer Box: Asian Sterling Silver Box, 169.6g. Tests As Sterling. Marked 48. Approximately 4.125L x 4.0W in. ALL CREDIT CARDS WILL BE MANUALLY VERIFIED PRIOR TO SHIPMENT.

2023Tibetan Sterling Silver Gau Prayer BoxSee Sold Price

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SET OF THREE TIBETAN TRAVEL ALTAR GAU BOXES: Two of dome-shaped body, and one of square shaped body. Rustic Tibetan Gau, is a prayer box used as a portable altar. Used by some to carry sacred relics, magical charms and medicinal herbs, and acts

2020SET OF THREE TIBETAN TRAVEL ALTAR GAU BOXESSee Sold Price

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A Tibetan copper and white Ga'u prayer box with a silk carrying case and painted clay de: A Tibetan copper and white Ga'u prayer box with a silk carrying case and painted clay deity, H. 9.5cm.

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Antique Tibetan Green Tara Gilt Silver Filigree Gau Prayer Box: DESCRIPTION: Antique Tibetan gilt silver filigree Gau prayer box with green Tara turquoise inset deity. Opens to reveal secondary depiction of Tara, completed with coral cabochons, displayed on a wood

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Antique Tibetan Buddhist Prayer Box-Gau, Nepal (2): Two Antique Tibetan Buddhist Gau Boxes. Both Tibetan prayer boxes-Gau are handmade and engraved throughout. Prayer box or amulet can be opened and in which prayers or mantras written on paper or herbs

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A SET OF THREE EARLY 20TH CENTURY TIBETAN WHITE METAL TRAVELLING PRAYER GAU SHRINES probably silver.: A SET OF THREE EARLY 20TH CENTURY TIBETAN WHITE METAL TRAVELLING PRAYER GAU SHRINES probably silver. 8 cm diameter.

2023A SET OF THREE EARLY 20TH CENTURY TIBETAN WHITE METAL TRAVELLING PRAYER GAU SHRINES probably silver.See Sold Price

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Antique Tibetan Buddhist Gau with Contents: UPDATE: We have been able to open the back. Please review the images of what is inside. This Gau (a prayer box) is a small shrine. It would normally be kept in a special location use

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Collection (6) Tibetan prayer Gaus: Collection (6) Tibetan prayer Gaus, 19th/20th c., (5) mixed metal with depictions of Buddha, one prayer box with inset turquoise, 5"h" x 4.5"w x 1.5"d (largest), 2.5"h x 2"w x 1.25"d (smallest)

2016Collection (6) Tibetan prayer GausSee Sold Price

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19th C. Tibetan Gilded Brass / Jeweled Prayer Box: Central Asia, Tibet, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A fine gilt-brass prayer box elaborately jeweled with a carved multi-piece turquoise Buddha, with four natural ruby cabochons set in the co

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19th C. Tibet Brass Gau Box 2 Pottery Shrines: **Originally Listed At $300** Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A cast-brass prayer box known as a gau (also ghau) that likely contains hand-written parchment prayer scrolls. The

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2pc Tibetan Silver Prayer Box & Cup. Includes a hand: 2pc Tibetan Silver Prayer Box & Cup. Includes a hand chased silver Gau icon box with copper body 5''x4.5''. Also a mixed metals cup with dragons on exterior. Scattered wear from age and polished. 19th

20182pc Tibetan Silver Prayer Box & Cup. Includes a handSee Sold Price

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Description

This lot features a early Tibetan "Gau" or prayer box. Theses boxes where often made of tin and silver. They where use to hold scared objects inside them. There has been debate over whether the prayer box originated in the Buddhist or Hindu faith, but these prized religious objects are treasured today by many faiths, and even by nonreligious individuals. This box is in good condition for its age. Measures: 7" W x 7 1/4" H