Relic Box

Silver relic box with a little glass window. Shrine shaped, shouldered ogee arch form with central aperture of similar shape-glass. Two handles on either side. Sacred symbols of Buddhism on front: (clockwise from right top) fish, lotus, umbrella, wheel, endless knot, conch shell, vase, and lotus petals with ratna (gems). Silver top, copper back. Mixture of silver and lead for sides. The contents of this box include a piece of red cloth, probably from a lama's robe, and paper with printed prayers.