Tibetan Silver and Copper Gau with Buddha Amitabha
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A 19th century Tibetan Sliver and copper Gau (amulet box), the central window with a tsa tsa model of the Buddha Amitabha framed by fine silver repousse work depicting the eight auspicious emblems. Complete with original red brocade cloth cover, 12 cm x 11 cm, Provenance: Geoffrey key collection. London
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- Embossed / Repousse - Embossing, also known as repousse, is the technique of decorating metal with raised designs, by pressing or beating out the design from the reverse side of the object.It is the opposite of chasing, where the decoration is applied from the front. An embossed or repoussed object may have chasing applied to finish off the design.
- Amulet - Often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol, an amulet is an object worn as a charm to protect the wearer from an evil, such as disease or witchcraft.
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