Amulet Box
early 20th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This woman’s amulet case is of the type called ‘sutumba’ or ‘surdewa’, popular in southern and western Tibet and the western Himalayas. Such amulet cases or ‘ga’us’ were usually worn as the centrepieces of necklaces, sometimes in pairs or in threes. The central motif on the front of the case is a lotus flower, represented by a polished turquoise supported by a silver wire or ‘stalk’.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Embossed silver and filigree silver wire |
| Brief description | This is currently labelled LOST.1301 NEEDS RENUMBERING; pendant; Ritual, silver brass turquoise, filigree, Tibet, C19 |
| Physical description | An oblong silver amulet case with lobed ends, the front surface decorated with filigree wires, stamped ornament and seven turquoises. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Lord Curzon |
| Object history | Bequest of Lord Curzon. |
| Summary | This woman’s amulet case is of the type called ‘sutumba’ or ‘surdewa’, popular in southern and western Tibet and the western Himalayas. Such amulet cases or ‘ga’us’ were usually worn as the centrepieces of necklaces, sometimes in pairs or in threes. The central motif on the front of the case is a lotus flower, represented by a polished turquoise supported by a silver wire or ‘stalk’. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IM.277-1927 |
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| Record created | February 24, 2004 |
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