Tibetan Silver and Crystal Buddha Amulet Box
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Tibetan 19th century silver and copper Gau (amulet box), circular shape enclosing a rare carved rock crystal figure of Shakyamuni Buddha. The exterior decorated in fine repousse depicting the eight auspicious emblems, Provenance: Geoffrey key collection, London, 11 cm Diameter
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- 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.
- 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.
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