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Tibetan G'au kerima amulet box 04.02.1154

A small antique Tibetan Gau Amulet Box, traditional among all Budhist groups of Tibet, while the oval domed front is of silver, engraved Tibetan motifs and the back section is made of a poor silver alloy. The red centerpiece has a coral bead and at the bottom we find a stylized dorje ornament . This front of the box is in perfect condition, the back copper cover shows cracks and holes.

  • Ref.:04.02.1154
  • Size:45 X 60 mm; thickness: 40 mm
  • Weight:44 gr

Category

  • Tibet & Nepal Jewelry 04.02Roof of the world 29.06
  • ORIENTAL JEWELRY 04REGIONAL GALLERIES 29

Origin

  • Hindukush/Himalaya
  • TIBET
  • Multiple regional tribes

Material

  • VegetalCoralMetalCopper & copper aloySilver

Quality

  • Antiques (object shows signs of long use)Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)

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