Amulet Case
19th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
The shape of this woman's amulet box or 'ga'u' was most popular in Lhasa, where the artistocracy commissioned similar pieces set with precious stones. This is a less expensive piece perhaps made for a less wealthy family.
The use of a central stone cut in the form of a deity is more typical of Nepalese craftsmanship. It points to the work of a Nepalese craftsman probably working in Tibet for Tibetan patrons.
The use of a central stone cut in the form of a deity is more typical of Nepalese craftsmanship. It points to the work of a Nepalese craftsman probably working in Tibet for Tibetan patrons.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silver gilt, filigree, semi-precious stones |
| Brief description | Amulet case, silver gilt, Tibet, 19th century. |
| Physical description | Amulet case (g'au) of silver gilt, decorated with filigree, and jewelled with turquoise and other semi-precious stones. It is set with a central red stone cut in relief with a standing tantric figure of eight-armed Avalokitesvara. |
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| Credit line | Purchased from the dealer Mr Imre Schwaiger, Kashmiri Gate, Delhi, and 25, Brook Street, London W |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | The shape of this woman's amulet box or 'ga'u' was most popular in Lhasa, where the artistocracy commissioned similar pieces set with precious stones. This is a less expensive piece perhaps made for a less wealthy family. The use of a central stone cut in the form of a deity is more typical of Nepalese craftsmanship. It points to the work of a Nepalese craftsman probably working in Tibet for Tibetan patrons. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IM.170-1910 |
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| Record created | January 3, 2006 |
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