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Comment by Joost Daalder on June 29, 2012 at 9:05

A nice early example.

Comment by Eva Baby on June 23, 2012 at 6:05

they remind me a little of the Thai spirit houses in front of their normal houses. (Have lived approx. one year in Bangkok), although those in Thailand look different (new and all golden).

Comment by Linda Pastorino on June 22, 2012 at 21:32

The biggest ones of these I have seen that are usually later are about 12 -15" Tall. some used like that on alters.

Comment by Eva Baby on June 22, 2012 at 20:16

thank you for the information, I had imagined it bigger. Nice to know.

Comment by Linda Pastorino on June 22, 2012 at 18:56

they are either worn (see straps) across body or arm and or on an alter. They usually had a small painting and or small terracotta diety inside with Tibetan prayers.  It is about 7" H

Comment by Eva Baby on June 22, 2012 at 18:48

very interesting item. (I know nothing about them - being a shrine, is it big? and is it Tibetan too?)