Sterling Silver Tibetan Ghau Nepal prayer box w/lapis lazuli & coral Necklace.

Description: Sterling Silver Tibetan Ghau gau prayer box Tibetan pendant with genuine blue faceted lapis lazuli gemstone and cabochon coral details. This beautiful handmade necklace is beaded with blue faceted lapis lazuli and oval orange coral. This is a unique old Tibetan Ghau is made of sterling silver and has genuine natural blue Lapis Lazuli and coral details. It is stamped with a Siri in the back and I was told it is very old from Kathmandu. The back is made of sterling silver and fits snugly and is accurately sized/shaped so there should be no worry of it ever falling out. The lower piece of the Ghau is the traditional dorje with Cabochon blue lapis lazuli. The Gau Ghau vintage sterling silver pendant is approx. 36mm x 50mm. The genuine faceted blue lapis lazuli beads measure approximately 18-22mm. The orange coral oval beads are approximately 22-24mm. The 4 filigree round ethnic beads are 9mm. The antique Silver spacer beads are approximately 4mm. Total length of this necklace is 21” It is finished with an antique silver double hook clasp closure. Beautiful unique one of a kind treasure. A Gau (also spelled Ghau or Gao) is a Tibetan Buddhist amulet container or prayer box, usually made of metal and worn as jewelry. As a small container used to hold and carry powerful amuletic objects, the Gau is culturally equivalent to Latin American package amulets, African-American conjure bags or mojo hands, South American charm vials, and American wish boxes. Because they are worn as jewelry, Gaus are made of metal and are often ornamented with semi-precious stones, but they vary enormously in style according to the taste of the designer. Many Buddhists in Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, India, and now all over the world use a prayer box pendant called a “Ghau”. These ghau are mostly made of silver, however the Tibetan artisans also use brass, copper, gold and other metals. Ghau often have intricate designs, auspicious symbols and mantras inscribed on their outer surface Ghau also often contain semi-precious gemstones which have various healing effects on the wearer. The Ghau opens to a concealed inner space, and is traditionally used by Tibetan Buddhists to hold a picture of their favorite deity or Lama, a folded up scroll of sacred mantras, special herbs or sacred relics. The Ghau is used as an amulet to help the wearer to ward off negative energy and attract blessings. In Ancient Rome Lapis lazuli was most highly prized for its strong aphrodisiac properties, while in the Middle Ages people believed that this crystal relieves one's soul from the burden of sin. In antiquity, it was regarded as a holy stone, a universal symbol of wisdom and truth. For thousands of years, Lapis lazuli has been treasured for its intense blue colour. Coral has been called the 'garden of the sea'. It was once believed to be a plant, but is now known to actually contain living animals called polyps. Coral is the result of accumulated skeletal masses from these polyps. Coral symbolizes life and blood force energy. Dark red coral is used for heating and stimulating the bloodstream. Pink shades restore harmony to the heart. It is used as an aid to depression, lethargy or deficient nutrition.

Price: 261 USD

Location: Malden, Massachusetts

End Time: 2024-03-15T03:31:33.000Z

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