Antique Tibetan | Buddhist Gau Shrine Pendant with Leather Traveling Case | Circa Late 19th – Early 20th Century
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Antique Tibetan | Buddhist Gau Shrine Pendant with Leather Traveling Case | Circa Late 19th – Early 20th Century
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Historical Context & Origin
Region: Tibet / Himalayan Region
Material: Cast metal devotional figure within leather traveling shrine and leather carrying pouches
Period: Late 19th – Early 20th Century
Description
This rare Himalayan devotional object is a portable Buddhist Gau shrine amulet, preserved within its original leather traveling assembly and accompanied by small attached leather pouches, forming a personal protective shrine worn or carried by its owner.
At the center is a small cast devotional figure of a seated Buddhist master or enlightened figure housed within a leather-wrapped shrine form. The figure displays serene facial features and flowing monastic robes, seated in meditation posture. Such portable shrines were commonly worn by monks, pilgrims, or lay devotees for protection, blessing, and spiritual presence during travel.
Attached leather pouches likely served to carry small relics, prayers, herbs, protective charms, or ritual substances, forming a complete personal devotional ensemble. The long leather strap allowed the shrine to be worn across the body or carried during journeys, reflecting the deeply personal nature of Himalayan Buddhist devotional practice.
Features
- Portable Gau-style devotional shrine
- Cast devotional Buddhist figure centerpiece
- Original leather protective housing
- Attached leather pouches for charms or relic contents
- Strong evidence of devotional and travel use
Cultural Significance
Gau shrines are deeply personal devotional objects in Tibetan and Himalayan Buddhist culture. Travelers and pilgrims often carried them for protection, spiritual guidance, and blessing. They commonly held sacred images, relics, protective prayers, or ritual substances believed to guard the bearer against harm.
Condition
Good antique condition with expected wear consistent with age and long-term devotional and travel use. Leather components display dryness, wear, and minor loss consistent with age, while the central devotional figure remains well preserved.
Dimensions (Approximate)
Main amulet:
Height: 1.5 in
Width: 1.25 in
Age (Approximate)
100–130 years old
Learn More
Learn about the Gau prayer box at Ghau Amulet – Meaning and Significance
Explore related Gau shrines and devotional objects in our Gau Shrine Collection
Description
Historical Context & Origin
Region: Tibet / Himalayan Region
Material: Cast metal devotional figure within leather traveling shrine and leather carrying pouches
Period: Late 19th – Early 20th Century
Description
This rare Himalayan devotional object is a portable Buddhist Gau shrine amulet, preserved within its original leather traveling assembly and accompanied by small attached leather pouches, forming a personal protective shrine worn or carried by its owner.
At the center is a small cast devotional figure of a seated Buddhist master or enlightened figure housed within a leather-wrapped shrine form. The figure displays serene facial features and flowing monastic robes, seated in meditation posture. Such portable shrines were commonly worn by monks, pilgrims, or lay devotees for protection, blessing, and spiritual presence during travel.
Attached leather pouches likely served to carry small relics, prayers, herbs, protective charms, or ritual substances, forming a complete personal devotional ensemble. The long leather strap allowed the shrine to be worn across the body or carried during journeys, reflecting the deeply personal nature of Himalayan Buddhist devotional practice.
Features
- Portable Gau-style devotional shrine
- Cast devotional Buddhist figure centerpiece
- Original leather protective housing
- Attached leather pouches for charms or relic contents
- Strong evidence of devotional and travel use
Cultural Significance
Gau shrines are deeply personal devotional objects in Tibetan and Himalayan Buddhist culture. Travelers and pilgrims often carried them for protection, spiritual guidance, and blessing. They commonly held sacred images, relics, protective prayers, or ritual substances believed to guard the bearer against harm.
Condition
Good antique condition with expected wear consistent with age and long-term devotional and travel use. Leather components display dryness, wear, and minor loss consistent with age, while the central devotional figure remains well preserved.
Dimensions (Approximate)
Main amulet:
Height: 1.5 in
Width: 1.25 in
Age (Approximate)
100–130 years old
Learn More
Learn about the Gau prayer box at Ghau Amulet – Meaning and Significance
Explore related Gau shrines and devotional objects in our Gau Shrine Collection
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