Amulet Box

70-14-25

From: Tibet

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Ga'u
Object Number 70-14-25
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tibetan
Provenience Tibet
Date Made 15th Century - 1970
Section Asian
Materials Brass | Shell | Wood
Technique Engraved
Iconography Vegetation
Description

Brass amulet box with flat section of shell framed by cover. Wooden peg through rings at back of box acts as a hinge. Tied with orange cord.

Height 1.59 cm
Length 5.71 cm
Width 4.76 cm
Credit Line Gift of James K. Gamble Jr., 1970

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