Object Number | 51-41-4.2 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Tibetan | Buddhist |
Provenience | East Tibet |
Date Made | 19th Century |
Section | Asian |
Materials | Tin | Silver (uncertain) |
Technique | High Relief |
Iconography | Buddhist Symbols | Umbrella | Lotus | Wheel | Jewel | Thunderbolt | Plant | Vases |
Description | Charm box. Originally had image. Seven Buddhist symbols: sacred umbrella, lotus, wheel, flaming jewels, single thunderbolt, double thunderbolt, medical plant, and 5 small offering vases. Silver renceau design in high relief. With Chiarong belt as sling strap. This box is attached to a belt for strapping to the chest. The small piece of orange cloth inside the box is probably from a lama's robe. |
Height | 12.5 cm |
Width | 9.5 cm |
Thickness | 4.5 cm |
Credit Line | Gift of Schuyler V. R. Cammann, 1951 |
Other Number | 41-058-3 - Other Number |
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