TIBET, c. 1850's, Womans Oval Gau, Ghau Reliquary Amulet Box with a chased gilt Vajra or Dorje (thunderbolt) stylized centre piece added, and a genuine coral cabochon inset around a decorated bezel.
It is becoming increasing hard to come by this type of Gau Box in good condition.
I have not cleaned this Gau box - but it will polish up beautifully.
This is a beautiful antique, c.1850 Tibetan Gau Amulet Box and the oval domed front is of high grade silver, 92.5% approx.
The back section is made of copper.
Although worn in all areas, the oval-shaped silver ga’u was particularly favoured by women in the Himalayan area and in Sikkim and Bhutan.
The front has beautiful high relief repousse work on all sides and The brass center overlay is held in place with a sturdy clip on the inside.
The Gau was worn suspended from the top gadrooned tube. The lower decoration is a stylised dorje ornament which hangs at the bottom when worn and a ring clip for attaching other ornaments.
Dorje is a Sanskrit word meaning a thunderbolt. Additionally, it is a weapon which is used as a ritual object to symbolize both the properties of a thunderbolt (irresistible force).
The copper back removes to enable blessed items to be stored.
This Gau has been extensively worn and shows signs of wear all over - but still in good condition.
The Gau Box has been strung on a new black Indian traditional handmade cotton thread cord with a looped end closing.

Weight: 48.6 Grams (1.710 oz.)
Width: 5.5 cm (2 1/4 " )
Height: 8 cm (3 1/4")
Bale: 11 mm (3/8")
Material: Front Tested Silver High Grade 92.5%
Back: Copper
Cotton Cord: 46 cm (18")

PRICE: USD $805.00
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