Box for Religious Offerings
Sculpture
19th century or earlier (made)
19th century or earlier (made)
Silver with silver-gilt, inset with turquoise, Bhutan, 19th century or earlier
Object details
| Object type | |
| Title | Box for Religious Offerings (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Silver with silver-gilt, inset with turquoise. |
| Brief description | Silver with silver-gilt, inset with turquoise, Bhutan, 19th century or earlier |
| Historical context | The theme of the offerimg is to be seen in the ornaments decorating this box. On the inner circle of the cover are symbols for each of the five senses; the bell (sound), the mirror (sight), two bowls with food and incense (taste and smell), and the strip of cloth (touch). On the lower section of the box are the Eight Auspicioous emblems of Buddhism. |
| Production | Bhutan |
| Subject depicted | |
| Bibliographic reference | Box, Bhutan (case 15, shelf 2) |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IM.257-1927 |
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| Record created | February 13, 2000 |
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