A group of Tibetan prayer boxes and a prayer bell

A white metal Tibetan portable shrine or Gau Of ogee shape, the front embossed with eight auspicious emblems on a trailing vine, containing a small clay bodhisattva roundel, 13.5cm high; together with a copper inlaid brass prayer box of domed form with repousse foliage and beasts, 8.5cm dia.; and a small brass circular gau embossed with seated bodhisattva and containing a figure of Buddha, 6cm dia.; and a cast alloy prayer bell decorated with eight lotus petals above a band of kirtimukha masks, 9cm high. (4)Provenance: Acquired by Lt-Col Thomas Moore Kirkwood (1865-1933) while serving with the Indian Army in Tibet from 1903-04, thence by descent to the vendor.Condition Report Ogee gau: One strap loop missing. General wear and dents. Prayer box: Small dent to cover. Brass gau: General signs of age and very small dents. Bell: Missing suspension loop. General ageing and surface patina. Bidding indicates acceptance of the condition of the lot. All lots are sold subject to general wear and tear commensurate with age and handling over time and only obvious faults will be mentioned after a visual inspection. If you have particular specialist questions on any lot, please state these before bidding since we cannot and will not provide a forensic examination of any lot but only a general condition report as a guide only. All condition reports given by Halls Holdings Ltd's representatives or agents are statements of opinion and not fact. If you require any further information about any lots in this auction or about bidding please do not hesitate to contact us again.