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Buddhist amulet container "gau"

Tibet
sold EUR 250
Provenance
German Private Collection
Size
H: 13 cm
B: 10 cm
T: 7 cm
H: 5.1 inch
B: 3.9 inch
T: 2.8 inch

Description

silver sheet, cloth, stone,
Beautiful, completely preserved example with a small stone Buddha in cloth case with lockable front panel.

This amulet containers were worn around the neck like jewellry. They should protect their wearer from evil spirits.


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