Description
This small vase shaped gau is made of gold-colored metal and has turquoise decorations. The threaded lid seals securely and the vase can hold many small holy substances.
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.