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Amulet Case (Gau) with Face of Glory (Kirtimukha)

A work made of gilt silver inlaid with turquoises, corals, pearls, lapis lazuli, and rubies.

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  • A work made of gilt silver inlaid with turquoises, corals, pearls, lapis lazuli, and rubies.

Date:

Mid–20th century

Artist:

Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

About this artwork

Status

On View, Gallery 140

Department

Arts of Asia

Title

Amulet Case (Gau) with Face of Glory (Kirtimukha)

Medium

Gilt silver inlaid with turquoises, corals, pearls, lapis lazuli, and rubies

Dimensions

6.3 × 5.3 × 3 cm (2 1/2 × 2 1/8 × 1 3/16 in.)

Credit Line

Promised gift of Barbara and David Kipper

Reference Number

Obj: 225878

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