Talisman

Amulet

A1217

From: Bengal

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number A1217
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Indian
Provenience Bengal
Date Made 18th Century - 19th Century
Section Asian
Materials Silver
Technique Embossed | Low Relief
Iconography Deity | Figure | Attendants
Description

Silver talisman or charm case. Square silver container with front embossed in low relief image of four-armed figure with two smaller attendant figures. Two rings attached to top each with metal ring. Hole cut in side of metal case and side bent open. Inside there is a dark-colored material.

Height 14.73 cm
Width 12.19 cm
Depth 2.29 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Alexander Scott, 1914

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