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Prayer charm box
Object Number 37-30-60/2785
Display Title Prayer charm box
Descriptions
Inventory Description Box, copper, circular, shallow with hinged conical lid, raised/punctate design
Classification
  • Box
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Tibet
Additional Geographic Terms Tsang
Materials Copper
Dimensions Overall: 6 x 9.5 x 10.3 cm (2 3/8 x 3 3/4 x 4 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-30-60/2785; W-35; (L-179)
Provenance
Collector Blanche E. Williams (1901-1902)
Collector Mr. Emile F. Williams (1901-1902)
Dealer Smead & Lawton
Donor Donated by Blanche E. Williams (April 8, 1937)
Donor Donated by Mr. Emile F. Williams (April 8, 1937)

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