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This intricate silver box (gau) is a personal amulet
box, containing prayers, small statues or relics.
It is carried around the neck when travelling.
Silver,fire-gilding, turquoise, 17 x 12 cm
Location
National Museum/Paro/Bhutan
Unique Identifier
ART201602
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
1181px × 1600px
Photo Credit
Erich Lessing / Art Resource, NY
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19th century CE
Amulet
Bhutanese
Box
Buddhism
Casket
Chest, Furniture
Coffer, Container
Reliquary
Ritual
Silverwork
Talisman