Tibetan Gau Amulet-Prayer Box shrine
Prayer Box: acted as portable shrines used for protection Size Jade Stone:50*40*18MM Weight of Pendant: 27 Gram Material: Silver Plated Copper Rope Length: 55CM A Tibetan gau, also known as a "ghau" or "ga'u," is a small, portable shrine or amulet container that is commonly used in Tibetan Buddhism. It is typically made of metal, such as copper or silver, and is intricately designed with religious symbols, mantras, and auspicious motifs. The gau is usually in the form of a small box or locket, often adorned with turquoise, coral, or other precious or semiprecious stones. It has a hinged lid that opens to reveal a sacred image or scroll, which is often a miniature painting of a deity or a written prayer. These images or prayers are believed to hold spiritual power and offer protection to the owner. Tibetan people carry gaus as personal amulets or wear them as pendants. They are often worn close to the body, either around the neck or tied to clothing, and are believed to provide bl