Amulet Box

2015-16-1.2

From: Tibet

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Ga'u
Object Number 2015-16-1.2
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Buddhist
Provenience Tibet
Section Asian
Materials Copper (uncertain)
Description

Lid to amulet box (ga'u) which contains a Tibetan prayer. This would have been worn for protection, most likely by a woman due to the elaborate filigree work and semi-precious stones.

Height 1 cm
Length 5.1 cm
Width 5.1 cm
Credit Line Gift of Lynn W. Williams, 2015

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