GHAU
GALLERY
Ghaus (also spelled gau, gao or gawu) are portable or wearable
shrines worn by Buddhist followers during travel or at home.
They were used to contain sacred deity images on paintings or
in clay, blessings, prayers, magical objects and other items
to ensure their safe travel. |
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Ghau 2-1
$380.00
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Ghau 2-2
$295.00
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Ghau 2-3
$245.00
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Ghau 2-4
$280.00
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Ghau 2-5
$290.00
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Ghau 2-6
$265.00
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Ghau 2-7
$135.00
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Ghau 2-8
$290.00
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Ghau 2-9
$280.00
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Ghau 2-10
$230.00
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Ghau 2-11
$195.00
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Ghau 2-12
$250.00
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Ghau 2-13
$235.00
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Ghau 2-14
$280.00
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Ghau 2-15
$260.00
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Ghau 2-16
$275.00
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Ghau 2-17
$290.00
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Ghau 2-18
$295.00
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Ghau 2-19
$280.00
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Ghau 2-20
$275.00
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Ghau 2-21
$240.00
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Ghau 2-22
$280.00
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Ghau 2-23
$260.00
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Ghau 2-24
$350.00
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Ghau 2-25
$225.00
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Ghau 2-26
$300.00
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Ghau 2-27
$245.00
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Ghau 2-28
$285.00
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 round design, 19th century. Features thangka image of Ushnishavijaya. Light wear. Measures 1 3/4 inches diameter'))
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 square style with woven design border, 19th century. Features thangka image of Vajrasattva yab-yum. Thangka has wear on corners, ghau has light wear. Measures 1 1/2 inches by 1 1/4 inches'))
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, 19th century. Features unusual thangka image of lama. Both ghau and thangka are quite worn. Measures 3 1/2 inches by 2 1/2 inches'))
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