{"product_id":"tibetan-gau-prayer-box-with-turquoise-colored-stones-brass-gilt","title":"Tibetan Gau Prayer Box With Turquoise Colored Stones – Brass, Gilt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exquisite Vintage Tibetan gau (also spelled ghau) prayer box is richly adorned with dozens of turquoise colored cabochons meticulously inlaid into a hand-forged brass form with bright metallic interior. Traditionally used as a portable shrine, gau boxes held sacred relics, protective amulets, or prayers and were worn or carried by travelers and pilgrims.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe piece features a domed oval egg form, hinged to open and reveal a hand-hammered, gilded interior. A central raised cartouche likely once held an image of a deity or blessing symbol. The turquoise colored accents vary slightly in hue and matrix, suggesting natural, hand-cut origin — a hallmark of authentic Himalayan craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: Approx. 3.5\" W x 2.5\" D x 1.75\" H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Missing one cabochon, as pictured. I cannot verify cabochon material. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ellnlee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51720906113335,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/3995\/7815\/files\/vintage-tibetan-gau-prayer-box-with-turquoise-colored-stones-brass-gilt-mid-20th-century-3732.webp?v=1772048370","url":"https:\/\/ellnlee.com\/products\/tibetan-gau-prayer-box-with-turquoise-colored-stones-brass-gilt","provider":"Ellnlee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}