Gau

Size:

7 x 8,5cm

214 grams

Region:

Southern Tibet or Sikkim

Type:

Amulet Container (gau)

Age/Period:

19th century

Material:

Silver, Turquoise, backside brass

Condition:

Very good

Description:

Very fine filigree work, probably done by Newari silver smiths from Nepal.

The center shows the tree of life with the axis mundi

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