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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
atium14%
zinc31%
cadmium45%
copper3%
oxygen7%