Ritual & Tantric Objects · Ref. 05-014
Ghau Prayer Box, Chakrasamvara, Turquoise
CHF 1'200
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A ghau is a portable shrine or amulet box worn or carried by Tibetan travellers to hold a sacred image. Chakrasamvara is a principal yidam (meditational deity) of the Highest Yoga Tantra, typically shown embracing his consort Vajravarahi. Here the deity, described as turquoise, appears in an arched window; the copper-toned filigree frame is set with green, red and purple stones and has side loops for a cord. Height 10 cm.
- Ref.
- 05-014
- Dimensions
- 10 cm
- Material
- turquoise in a stone-set metal box
- Region
- Nepal or Tibet
- Price
- CHF 1'200
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