Amulet Box
ca. 1940 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Men on journeys used this type of large amulet box or 'ga'u' to carry holy objects as a means of spiritual protection. The deep embossing is typical of Eastern Tibet and was prized throughout the Tibetan world.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silver and silver-gilt |
| Brief description | Shrine-shaped amulet box, made in Apishang (Eastern Tibet), ca. 1940. |
| Physical description | A shrine-shaped amulet box or ga'u made of embossed silver with silver-gilt decoration. |
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| Object history | Made by a 70 year old silversmith (2006), Gurme, from Apishang a village near Derge, former Kham, present day TAR of China. This village of part-time craftsmen was renowned for its silver and ironwork. |
| Production | Made in the village of Apishang, Eastern Tibet. |
| Summary | Men on journeys used this type of large amulet box or 'ga'u' to carry holy objects as a means of spiritual protection. The deep embossing is typical of Eastern Tibet and was prized throughout the Tibetan world. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IS.214-2006 |
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| Record created | September 29, 2006 |
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