Description
This gold-colored metal gau has detailed embossing on both sides. On the front there is a Kalachakra syllable and on the back is reads OM MANI PADME HUNG in Lanza script.
Gau: Tib. གའུ gau, is a Tibetan amulet or locket that contains holy relics, prayers, images, and other sacred substances. Smaller gau can be worn around the neck while larger ones are placed on shrines.
Lanza: An ancient calligraphic form of Sanskrit that often adorns holy books and objects with mantra.
