Auspicious Conch Shell Brass Gau Pendant

Auspicious Conch Shell Brass Gau Box Amulet Pendant, Tibetan Nepali Design

This Gau Box is crafted from pure brass in the auspicious design of a conch shell. In Buddhism, the conch shell is revered as one of the eight auspicious symbols, symbolizing power, authority, and sovereignty. Its sound is believed to dispel evil, avert natural disasters, and repel harmful creatures. Additionally, it represents the proclamation of Buddha's teachings, spreading the sound of Dharma far and wide to awaken beings from ignorance.

Gau, also known as Gawu or Ghau, is the Tibetan term for an amulet box used to store precious objects such as small sculptures or relics. These amulet boxes protect the wearer and serve as portable shrines.

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Height: 4.3 cm
Width: 3 cm
Mouth diameter: 1.1 cm
Weight: 20 g