Jewellery
Amulet Box
early 20th century (made)
early 20th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
An amulet case or ga'u of copper and brass, was used to contain rolled prayers and blessed or holy objects believed to protect the wearer from evil. The front of this case bears the dorje, a symbol of enlightenment, and the auspicious conch shell. Around each edge are mantras in the archaic Lantsa script. Such boxes were worn suspended on a strap or sash across the shoulder or around the waist when travelling.
Object details
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| Title | Jewellery (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Copper and brass |
| Brief description | Amulet case, ga'u, copper and brsss, Chamdo, eastern Tibet, early 20th century. |
| Physical description | A square amulet case or ga'u. The cental symbol is the dorje representing enlightenment with an auspicious conch below it. Around each edge is a protective mantra in the archaic Lanta script. |
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| Production | Chamdo, eastern Tibet |
| Summary | An amulet case or ga'u of copper and brass, was used to contain rolled prayers and blessed or holy objects believed to protect the wearer from evil. The front of this case bears the dorje, a symbol of enlightenment, and the auspicious conch shell. Around each edge are mantras in the archaic Lantsa script. Such boxes were worn suspended on a strap or sash across the shoulder or around the waist when travelling. |
| Bibliographic reference | John Clarke: Jewellery of Tibet and Himalayas, V&A Publications
ISBN 1 85177 4238, 2004, page 86, no.72. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IM.77-1929 |
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| Record created | December 15, 2003 |
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