Gau

Size:

8,5x 13,0 cm

Region:

Southern Tibet or Sikkim

Type:

Amulet Container (gau)

Age/Period:

19/20th century

Material:

Silver, Turquoise, backside brass

Condition:

Very good, one turquoise missing – can easily be replaced

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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