Silver Ghau Pendant with Turquoise

A richly adorned oval silver Ghau pendant: An oval turquoise cabochon sits at the center of a finely twisted filigree base, surrounded by a ring of small round turquoises set in beaded wire. Small half-vajra elements at the top and bottom complete the design. In Tibetan culture, turquoise is one of the most highly prized stones and is traditionally associated with the sky and with protection. A ghau (also known as a gao) is a portable Tibetan amulet case used to hold prayer texts, blessed fabrics, or a yantra diagram. The pendant can be opened and closed again. Handcrafted in a traditional workshop in Nepal.

Height 42 mm (including eyelet) · Width 32 mm · Depth 14 mm · Eyelet ⌀ approx. 4 mm · Silver · Turquoise · Handcrafted in Nepal