Boîtier-Amulette bouddhiste "gau"
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- Boîtier-Amulette bouddhiste "gau"
Lot: 110
86e vente aux enchères Tribal ArtBoîtier-Amulette bouddhiste "gau"
Tibet
Provenance | Taille | Prix d’appel / Prix d'Estimation |
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collected in 1978 |
H: 14,4 cm; B: 11 cm |
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copper/silver metal sheet, detailed front partly openworked and finely chased (flowers, Buddhist symbols of good fortune), glazed opening in the centre, eyelets on both sides, old age patina;
these prayer boxes are used to store personal amulets and other objects.
The box originally was contained in a properly shaped fabric bag provided with suspension belt and was worn around the neck like jewellry. The amulet containers should ward off evil spirits.