C0904 Authentic Antique Brass Amulet Tube Gau with Fabric Mantras. Tibet. For Sale

C0904 Authentic Antique Brass Amulet Tube Gau with Fabric Mantras. Tibet.

A Tibetan amulet tube (often called a gau container, mantra roll holder, or talisman tube) is a cylindrical ritual pendent. Tibetan Buddhism monks house sacred rolled mantra papers, relics, blessed herbs or scrolls. It is worn close to the body, these tubes serve as portable shrines and protective spiritual wards.

Circa 1920s or 1930s. This one has fabric mantras inside. Stands are not included. 3.25\" long x 0.875\" in diameter. A sacred relic! Not a tourist piece. Cord likely more recent.

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