Ethnic Design Collection Reto Zehnder

This Tibetan amulet box, called ga’u, has a round brass body and a silver front. The front shows finely chased floral decorations with a round insert with a green gem in the center. The box can be mounted with handles on the side. The Gau amulet box is in fair condition with a natural patina and traces of age and wear.

This is a lovely rare antique Tibetan Gau amulet box in double ogival form This pendant contained reliquary and was worn by Tibetan women. These boxes are very popular in the border areas of west and south Tibet and in the Indian Himalayan districts. 
The central coral bead is surrounded by applied filigree wire. The Ga’u still has the original copper backing plate.