Tibetan Woman’s Amulet Box Necklace (Ga’u)Turquoise 925 Sterling Silver Pendant. (T1101-006.8)

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Size : 3.5x2.5cm

Weight : 13g

Tibetan Woman’s Amulet Box Necklace (Ga’u)Turquoise 925 Sterling Silver Pendant.

This is a beautiful vintage amulet box "Ga'u Pendant. The top of the box, features a crossed dorje, which is made of genuine coral, genuine turquoise and silver gilt.

The purpose and function of an amulet box is for protection when traveling. They often, but not always, have a small window on the front with a religious image inside. Typically the front is very ornate and decorated with the Eight Auspicious Symbols and other motifs. Amulet boxes are also commonly used to store all manner of sacred materials such as small texts, blessing cords, consecrated medicine, relics, and the like. Objects such as this were generally carried when traveling some distance away from home, such as on pilgrimage, or for extended business trips.

Significance:
Turquoise, the captivating sea-green stone of the ancients, represents wisdom, tranquility, protection, good fortune, and hope. Ancient peoples believed in its profound power to protect, as well as its tranquil energy and its association with enduring love.

Turquoise, also known as Persian blue, is a blue-green color, based on the mineral of the same name.

Each piece is unique as they are handmade and some imperfections may be present, which makes these pieces truly unique and the only one of its kind.

Chain is not included.