1063 SOLD Old Himalayan Turquoise Encrusted Ghau

Sold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover

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Very Rare!

Estimated to be from the mid 1900s.

Superb heirloom Ghau meant to be worn on a chain as a necklace pendant.

This ancestral piece is encrusted with bits of Turquoise stones that are of excellent quality and great color.

The Ghau is actually a compartmented box and may be used to hold a prayer scroll or worship items. It offer protection to the wearer.

Large and very impressive.

Worn on a necklace this Ghau will make a stunning conversation piece - and not just an accessory.

Framed this will make a wonderful piece on the walls!

Tibet or Buddhist Himalayan region

10.5 x 11cm / 4.13 inches x 4.3 inches

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This item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist/user. Signs of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections. Therefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.

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