Copper and Silver with semi-precious stones and partial gildingNepal , 19th centuryDimensions: Height 35 cm Wide 28 cm Depth 5,5 cmWeight: 2.905 gramsAn intricately designed travelling shrine or gau in rectangular shape with two eyelets at the top. The shrine's center is decorated with a seated Buddha image on a reverse lotus throne with ornamental halo framing the god who is gesturing the bhumispharsa mudra. The Buddha is dressed in robes, his body part are designed with stone inlay in red colours. The effigy is surrounded by a myriad of floral ornamentals all over. The center part is divided from the outside be a rectangular frame with a line of turquise stones. The outer edge of the gau is also designed with flowers and ornamental twirls. The whole piece is created with rich stone inlay in various colours, shapes and sizes. The backside of the gau is also decorated with relief pattern of flowers and ornaments.