Amulet Box
Charm Box
Relic Box
51-41-3
From: South Tibet (uncertain) | Central Tibet (uncertain)
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Native Name | Ga'u |
| Object Number | 51-41-3 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Nomad | Tibetan |
| Provenience | South Tibet (uncertain) | Central Tibet (uncertain) |
| Date Made | 15th Century - 1951 |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Silver | Leather | Cloth | Glass | Copper | Turquoise |
| Technique | Filigree |
| Iconography | Vegetation |
| Description | Rare shape (circular). In leather case. Carried by nomads. Circular with central similar shaped opening with glass. Silver filigree work in curly design. Three turquoise set into silver. Copper box in leather case. Leather straps. Silver filigree top. Pieces of cloth, red and white. Unable to open, may be more contents. |
| Height | 9.5 cm |
| Width | 8 cm |
| Credit Line | Gift of Schuyler V. R. Cammann, 1951 |
| Other Number | 41-058-2 - Other Number |
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