Relic Box

Amulet Box

97-11-4A

From: Tibet

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Ga'u
Object Number 97-11-4A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tibetan
Provenience Tibet
Date Made 18th Century - 1980
Section Asian
Materials Metal
Inscription Language Tibetan Language
Description

Metal charm or amulet box. Square with curve at top. Coppery color with gold on front and embossed letter. Lid fits over bottom part. Two metal loops at either side.

Length 14 cm
Width 9 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Winnifred S. Miller, 1997

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