Antique Gau Ghau Shrine,Mini Tibetan Buddhist Altar Amulet Pendant

This Gau box is made by Tibetan craftsmen in Hepo Township, Baiyu County,for 40 years,made of cold iron.

You can make it into a necklace, or a keychain, or just put it on your desk,as an ornament.

❤DETAILS
100% Handmade
Pendant material:cold iron
Size:
Height: 34mm / 1.34inch
Width: 24mm / 0.94inch
Thickness: 16mm / 0.63inch

❤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.