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  9. Mongolian Gau with Painting. 19th century. 4" x 4 1/2" x 7/8" thick (10 cm. x 11.5 cm x 2 cm.) Brass front with copper sides and back. Inside is a delicate (although worn) painting on cloth of Tshong Khapa with a Gelukpa lama on either side. The details in the painting are highlighted in gold. $350.