Decorative amuletic case

Made:
1750-1900 in Tibet
maker:
Unknown

Rectangular amuletic case, with decorative projections, inlaid, flowers of glass and turquoise, once contained charm, Tibetan, 1750-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A124155
Materials:
brass, turquoise and glass
Measurements:
overall: 15 mm x 91 mm x 90 mm, .055 kg
type:
amulet
credit:
Glendining

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