Gahu Amulet Box
ovoid box with hinged cover; three raised characters on back; raised characters under cover; cover decorated with yali head on top, with various inlaid gems (primarily turquoise) and wire filigree; inlaid multicolred gems around edges of box; tara inside with turquoise inlay and gems on crown, holding filigree flowers
- Date
- 19th century
- In our collection
- since November the 2nd, 2014 up to now
- Dimensions
- 3 3/16 x 2 3/4 x 1 1/16 in. (8.1 x 6.99 x 2.7 cm) (closed)
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Gilt metal, gold, turquoise, lapis, mother-of-pearl and other gemstones
- Price
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- Composition
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atium 14% zinc 31% cadmium 45% copper 3% oxygen 7%