Vintage Tibetan Ghau Gau Hirz treasure box and old orange coral with faceted blue lapis lazuli genuine gemstone beads.

The prayer box amulet has cabochon orange coral and cabochon lapis lazuli embedded details.

This beautiful handmade beaded necklace has large chunky blue lapis lazuli beads that measure approximately 18mm.

The talisman Ghau prayer box is made of good quality bronze and I s very hard to find. It is approximately 3” “including the lapis lazuli charm” by 1.25”.

This Gau Hirz brass box has an opening in the back that fits snugly and can hold a prayer or picture.

The 2 large orange coral beads measure approximately 22-24mm.

The bronze little spacer round beads are about 3mm.

The necklace total length is 20” and is finished with an old hook clasp closure.

A prayer box pendant, known as a "Hirz" was typically part of a woman's wedding regalia, and the intricate silver or brass techniques were perfected by silver smiths before World War II.  These pendants usually show a fair amount of wear, likely from being a much-loved piece of jewelry.  As such, many of the designs at each end -- along with the silver itself -- have worn down over the decades. Handmade by local Artisans and typically decorated with colorful enamel.

Sometimes referred to as Gau / amulet or talisman due to fact that it might have had a prayer put inside of it for protection.

Coral has been called the 'garden of the sea'. It was once believed to be a plant, but is now known to actually contain living animals called polyps. Coral is the result of accumulated skeletal masses from these polyps. Red is considered the most sought after color but coral also can be found in pink, white, yellow and black.

Records dating back thousands of years confirm that coral was used in decorative art objects. It was believed to prevent ill fortune and offer protection from skin disease when worn as a necklace. Dreams about coral are believed to foretell recovery from a long illness. Ancients believed that Mars was composed of red coral.

In Ancient Rome Lapis lazuli was most highly prized for its strong aphrodisiac properties, while in the Middle Ages people believed that this crystal relieves one's soul from the burden of sin. In antiquity, it was regarded as a holy stone, a universal symbol of wisdom and truth. For thousands of years, Lapis lazuli has been treasured for its intense blue colour.