Amulet Box

Charm Box

Relic Box

51-41-2

From: East Tibet

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Ga'u
Object Number 51-41-2
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tibetan | Buddhist
Provenience East Tibet
Date Made 15th Century - 1951
Section Asian
Materials Copper | Bronze
Technique Embossed
Iconography Lotus | Flowers
Inscription Language Sanskrit
Description

Triangular with rings on either side Flowing tree design with 'om 'in center 3 triangles superimposed. Bronze and copper. Sacred syllable Om on a lotus surrounded by tendrils. No contents.

Height 10 cm
Width 11 cm
Thickness 4 cm
Credit Line Gift of Schuyler V. R. Cammann, 1951

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