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Object Number 37-30-60/2789
Display Title Peh tung amulet
Descriptions
Inventory Description Box, round with lid, filigree decoration, inlaid stone, perforated extensions
Classification
  • Box
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Tibet
Additional Geographic Terms Tsang
Dimensions Overall: 15 x 10.7 x 3 cm (5 7/8 x 4 3/16 x 1 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-30-60/2789, W33, (L166)
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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