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LOT 88A

Lot 88A

A Large Silver and Copper Alloy Portable Amulet Shrine, 'Gau', Tibet, 19th Century

A Large Silver and Copper Alloy Portable Amulet Shrine, 'Gau', Tibet, 19th Century
Lot 88A Details
A Large Silver and Copper Alloy Portable Amulet Shrine, 'Gau', Tibet, 19th Century

西藏 十九世纪 大型银合金嘎乌

Silver and metal alloy traveling shrine of standard ogival shape with chased silver front, depicting eight auspicious Buddhist emblems in raised relief, enclosing a polychrome painted tsa-tsa figure of Vajrayana deity, with original brocade carrying case
嘎乌佛龛，用以佩戴于颈上或随身携带，龛中供设佛像。密宗行人于出门时佩戴，一者祈求本尊加持，二者于修法时可取出供奉，为随身之密坛。本拍品盒中彩绘佛像及锦缎包裹物皆为原品
8.3 x 7.1 x 3.3 in — 21 x 18 x 8.5 cm

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $2,700
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A Large Silver and Copper Alloy Portable Amulet Shrine, 'Gau', Tibet, 19th Century
  • A Large Silver and Copper Alloy Portable Amulet Shrine, 'Gau', Tibet, 19th Century
  • A Large Silver and Copper Alloy Portable Amulet Shrine, 'Gau', Tibet, 19th Century
  • A Large Silver and Copper Alloy Portable Amulet Shrine, 'Gau', Tibet, 19th Century

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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