Native Name | Ga'u |
Object Number | A1243 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Tibetan | Buddhist |
Provenience | Tibet |
Date Made | 15th Century - 19th Century |
Section | Asian |
Materials | Copper Alloy | Gilding |
Technique | Embossed | Gilded |
Iconography | Dorji | Vegetation | Jewels | Vase |
Description | Dorje shaped relic box. Copper with traces of gilt. In the shape of a vajra (thunderbolt) or dorje shape with two square cornered handles on either side. Ten lotus petals on either side. Obverse crossed dorjes, whirling emblem and flaming jewels. Reverse vase with seven precious jewels and standard. No contents. |
Credit Line | Purchased from Alexander Scott, 1914 |
Other Number | Getz 226 - Other Number |
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