A 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.
Silver and turquoise
.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.
Gift of Mrs. Oswald Brown
57.153
Not currently on view
Resources
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "A Bead Quiz", July 1, 2008 - July 1, 2009,(7/1/2008 - 7/1/2009)
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