Coral and Silver Gau Ghau Shrine

This exquisite round Gawu box, crafted by skilled Tibetan artisans, serves as a traditional Buddhist mini shrine amulet.
Made from silver with intricate work, its front features a lotus design inlaid with coral.
The concealed compartment on the back accommodates a 2cm photo or sacred objects, blending spiritual significance with elegant jewelry design.
This piece harmonizes timeless tradition with contemporary style, making it both a meaningful talisman and a refined accessory.

DETAILS
100% Handmade
Pendant material:silver,coral
Size:
Height: 35mm / 1.38 inch
Diameter: 21mm / 0.83 inch
Adjustable necklace cord length is approximately 45cm

Gau Shrine:
A "Gau" or "Ghau" is a Tibetan Buddhist amulet container or prayer box, usually made of metal like silver, brass, copper or gold, and can be worn as jewellery if small enough. They are portable shrines that opens to a concealed inner space, and is traditionally used by Tibetan Buddhists to hold a picture of their favourite diety or Lama, a folded up scroll of sacred mantras, special herbs or sacred relics, and prayer flags.
- This Tibetan Gau Portable Shrine can be worn hanging from the neck or from a waist sash or belt.