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Near-Miniature 20th C. Tibetan Gau / Prayer Box

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Near-Miniature 20th C. Tibetan Gau / Prayer Box

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Description

**Originally Listed At $150**

Sino-Tibet, ca. 20th century CE. A Tibetan gau (or prayer box) with a hammered copper back and body, twin horizontal suspension loops on either side, and a stylized brass frontal cover with an open center. Since gau boxes are used as small shrines, it would have been kept in the prayer niche of the family home. The small glass window on the front displays a colorful picture of a Buddhist deity, and the verso is able to be removed; a thin leather strap, strung between both side loops, holds the back shut. Frequently, a special prayer, i.e. sutra pages, would be placed inside. Size: 2.125" H (5.4 cm).

Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection

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Condition

Tarnishing, scratches, and minor dents to brass and copper surfaces. Minute scratching to frontal glass panel, and minor desiccation to leather strap.

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Near-Miniature 20th C. Tibetan Gau / Prayer Box

Name: Near-Miniature 20th C. Tibetan Gau / Prayer Box
SKU: 64242148
Price: 150 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $150 - $225

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