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Tibetan Silver Repousse Gau

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Description

In the form of a chapel with a repoussé cover and original brocade case.

  • Gau are carried by Buddhist pilgrims throughout Tibet and Nepal for protection.
  • Containing remnants of prayer flags and a tsatsa, or clay image of a deity.
  • Displayed on a custom stand.

Condition Report

Revive
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Like New

Signs of patina and wear are commensurate with age and use.

Some staining and frays to brocade case.

Unknown silver content.

Dimensions

Height: 8.75 inches / 22.23 cm
Width: 3.25 inches / 8.26 cm
Depth: 0.12 inches / 0.3 cm

Religious & Ritual Type

Decorative Style

Region

Asia

Century Prefix

Mid

Century

20th

Color

Materials

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