{"product_id":"himalayan-gau-gold-plated-with-lapis-turquoise-and-coral-46x50mm","title":"Himalayan Gau, Gold Plated with Lapis, Turquoise and Coral, 46x50mm","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage Nepalese Gau (amulet case) with mini lapis, turquoise and colral cabochons. The front of the box is embellished with fancy wirework, while the removable back is plain. 46x50mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly one available but for a very similar one see ASP-408\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTibetan cosmography holds that natural features (mountains, rocks, rivers) and forces (winds, hail, sandstorms) are imbued with spirits that may be beneficial or malignant. The evil ones cause destructive weather, accidents, crop failures, disease and even death. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo protect oneself from these dangers, people solicit the help of friendly forces for protection against the evil ones. Similar beliefs are shared throughout the Himalayan region and have ensured the widespread, and enduring, popularity of Gau, regardless of religion or national boundaries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe gau usually contain prayers or mantras written on paper or cloth, herbs, medicines, or small objects believed to carry protective energy.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome perils we face here and now are the same, and some may be different, but no less real or scary. It's no surprise that more and more people are turning to talismans and amulets. The fact that they are often very beautiful is a nice bonus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beadazzled.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51374126825781,"sku":"ASF-406","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/files\/ASF-406Beadazzled.com.jpg?v=1759518482","url":"https:\/\/www.beadazzled.com\/products\/himalayan-gau-gold-plated-with-lapis-turquoise-and-coral-46x50mm","provider":"Beadazzled.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}