Covered Amulet Box: a "gahu"
Maker
Tibetan
Label TextA shallow box covered with turquoise was worn by Tibetan women around their necks or on multiple strands of beading. Inside the box, the owner placed mantras or devotional formulas that could protect the owner from harm.
Object number57.153
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "A Bead Quiz", July 1, 2008 - July 1, 2009,(7/1/2008 - 7/1/2009)Credit LineGift of Mrs. Oswald Brown
Dimensions.a H.: 1/4 in.
.a W.: 2 1/8 in.
.a D.: 2 1/8 in.
.b H.: 3 1/2 in.
.b W.: 3 1/2 in.
MediumSilver and turquoise
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