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China Hughlin Imports Collection

RELIQUARY PRAYER BOX

Tibetan prayer box used to hold protective amulets, personal dieties and written prayers. This "Gau" does not have side handles to strap to a belt like a portable shrine box, it probably was used as a home altar. The back and the sides of the shrine are made of copper and the front has been decorated with mythical creatures.


Copper and Brass

Tibet (16/17th century)

HC09SHRINE

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