Relic Box

A1243

From: Tibet

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Ga'u
Object Number A1243
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tibetan | Buddhist
Provenience Tibet
Date Made 15th Century - 19th Century
Section Asian
Materials Copper Alloy | Gilding
Technique Embossed | Gilded
Iconography Dorji | Vegetation | Jewels | Vase
Description

Dorje shaped relic box. Copper with traces of gilt. In the shape of a vajra (thunderbolt) or dorje shape with two square cornered handles on either side. Ten lotus petals on either side. Obverse crossed dorjes, whirling emblem and flaming jewels. Reverse vase with seven precious jewels and standard. No contents.

Credit Line Purchased from Alexander Scott, 1914
Other Number Getz 226 - Other Number

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