Cloth

51-41-4.2

From: East Tibet

Curatorial Section: Asian

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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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