Gau base

Description

Gau (amulet box) base of metal, flattened diamond shape, with separate silver cover, worn by a woman for spiritual protection: Nepal, Tibetan, 19th century AD

Museum reference

A.1928.709 A

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Gau base, Amulet box base

Production information

Nepal, South Asia

Date

19th century

Style / Culture

Tibetan

Materials

Metal

Physical description

Brass

Exhibitions

• Living Lands (29 Jul 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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