Gau
Size:
7 x 8,5cm
Region:
Southern Tibet or Sikkim
Type:
Amulet Container (gau)
Age/Period:
19/20th century
Material:
Silver, Turquoise, backside brass
Condition:
Very good
Description:
Fine filigree work, done by Newari silver smiths from Nepal.
The center shows the tree of life with the axis mundi
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