California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Jan. 20, 2024  Jan. 20, 2024

 Lot # 1181 
A TIBETAN GILT COPPER ALLOY GAU BOX    十八/十九世紀 藏傳鎏金合金銅嘎烏盒


  • Dimension: Height: 5 1/4 in (13.3 cm) Width: 5 1/4 in (13.3 cm)
  • Estimate From: $300
  • Estimate To: $500

The Tibetan gau box is employed by Tibetan Buddhists to contain religious relics, historically used to protect pilgrims during their travels and to serve as a portable shrine. The central window allows the precious objects inside to be viewed while protected. 18/19th century.