Gau cover

Description

Gau (amulet box) cover of silver, flattened diamond shape with filigree decoration set with turquoise, stylised dorje on lower edge and suspension loops on upper edge, and with separate base, worn by a woman for spiritual protection: Nepal, Tibetan, 19th century AD

Museum reference

A.1928.709

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Gau cover, Amulet box cover

Production information

Nepal, South Asia

Date

19th century

Style / Culture

Tibetan

Materials

Silver, Turquoise

Physical description

Silver, turquoise

Exhibitions

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

On display

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