Old Tibetan-Nepalese Traveling Shrine Ghau

Description

Buddhists use a prayer box pendant called a “Ghau” in Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, and India. The Ghau opens to a concealed inner space, to hold a picture of favorite deity, a scroll of sacred mantras, special herbs, or sacred relics. Used as an amulet to ward off negative energy and attract blessings. Also as a portable shrine and is worn on a cord around the neck and hung close to the heart.
Nepalese master craftsman created this extraordinary sterling silver Ghau. Inlaid with sapphire, emerald, lapis lazuli, coral, and turquoise. Rare find old piece and in good condition.

Dimensions: 3.75″ x 1.5″ x  5″

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* Antique piece. Sell in used, pre-owned condition. Vintage and antique items by nature have variable amounts of wear, imperfections, signs of use, age and time. Perfectly imperfect. Condition shown as in pictures. Kindly contact us if you need more info. or detail pictures.