Small Gau

Size:

5,5 x 6,5 x 2,5cm

Region:

Ladakh or Tibet

Type:

Amuletcontainer (G’au) with the mantra of the Tenfold Powerful One

Age/Period:

19th century or earlier

Material:

An alloy, lighter than brass, which the Tibetans call  li-ser

Condition:

good, one eyelet is damaged; rubbed of by wearing.

Very nice patina

Description:

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