Description: Tibetan ANTIQUE GAO Prayer Box Arabic Pray Book Case Brass and Copper w faux Turquoise and Coral Color Beads East Asian its antique, This probably dates to the mid or late 19th century. It would be a great collection item to have.There are no dents or cracks in the metal. Item has the original patina. I did NOT clean it and would advise not tohinged lid is working and secure In Tibet Gao boxes are used to store images of ones own personal deities or Buddha with other sacred objects. When traveling Tibetans hang on their neck or around the shoulder. At home, they hang on the wall. Tibetans believe that it provide protection from evil and keep away from harm way. These were used in Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, and Mongolia, the Gau box usually contains a written prayer or a sacred yantra diagram such as the kalachakra.This probably dates to the mid or late 19th century. It would be a great collection item to have.There are no dents or cracks in the metal. Item has the original patina.I did NOT clean it and would advise not tohinged lid is working and secureApproximate measurements - 14 inches by 13 1/2 inchesFree of any chips or cracksVintage is pre-owned and may be used,I will describe any major wear or flaws
Price: 265 USD
Location: Nags Head, North Carolina
End Time: 2025-01-04T13:03:29.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Religion: Islam
Country/Region of Manufacture: Afghanistan
Handmade: No
