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Ghau or the Prayer box is a small box type pendant to keep small sacred items, such as Turquoise (to ward off evil), lection or Tibetan incense etc. Traditionally, Tibetans use these Ghau as portable shrines where prayers and sacred relics are kept. Now, "prayer box" pendants are often used as jewelry or personal adornment.
?????????All handmade by the local craftsmen of Katmandu Nepal
?????????Some Filigree design at the front side, centered by a comparatively larger genuine gemstone bead (Turquoise, Agate or Lapis), which is surrounded by 10 small genuine Turquoise, red Coral or Garnet beads, forming a very beautiful lotus flower in the center of the front side! None of the beads missing, what a delicate work!
?????????Plain back side which can be opened, the inside is a 1 1/4 x 1 1/8" box. Tibetans often use the box to keep sacred prayer books
?????????Tibetan silver (white metal) as the main material of the setting
?????????Size: 1 1/2" x 1 3/4" Hight: 5/8"
Product ID: BB047

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