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Tibetan Gau (or Ghau) Box

Offered by: Naga Antiques

Description
An exceptional antique Tibetan gilded copper circular gau, or amulet box, of large size with covered circular opening on one side; the box is decorated with twelve reticulated cartouches with alternating designs of dragon and makura heads, the cartouches interspersed with pieces of coral and turquoise, the circular cover decorated with a figure of the goddess Tara (saviour-goddess of compassion and protection), surrounded by a wide band of sacred sanskrit characters inset with pieces of turquoise. The flat underside is embellished with stylized "dorje" design. Provenance: purchased from Charolette Horstmann; 1986

More Information

Period:	18th Century
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	LB311
Incollect Reference #:	762271

Dimensions

H.	4.5 in;	Diam.	14.5 in;
H.	11.43 cm;	Diam.	36.83 cm;

Message from Seller:

Naga Antiques celebrates 45 years as a leading source of fine Asian antiques, specializing in Japanese screens, bronzes, ceramics, porcelains, fine lacquer objects, sculpture, and furniture. Our inventory of over 300 Japanese screens ranges from the 16th century to the 20th century. Our gallery also features Art Deco, American Modern, Continental, and Biedermeier furniture and assorted objects