Tibetan Gau Box with Coral and Turquoise rajasthani_bracelet and carnelian earrings from Afghanistan

and carnelian earrings from Afghanistan

Weigth of pair: 11gr

inclusions

necklace made by Navajo silversmith Patricia Platero

older and very large pair of sterling

Tibetan Gau Box with Coral and Turquoise rajasthani_bracelet and carnelian earrings from AfghanistanBold and fantastic Tibetan sterling silver (stamped 925) gau (also spelled Ghau or Gao) prayer box pendant adorned with greenish blue, light blue and darker blue turquoises and genuine corals. The backside is plain. This prayer box is used to hold and carry powerful amuletic objects. Used in Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan and Mongolia. A most beautiful example of a Tibetan Gau. Measurements are: Total length: 3. 5cm (1. 9") Width: 3. 8cm (1. 4") Weight: 37gr.