Amulet Box of a Noblewoman

Gold square brooch with a gold filigree background set with turquoise, rubies, emeralds, and seed pearls. The square has curved corners and a symmetrical pattern. A central pearl surrounded by a ruby and turquoise is encircled by a ring of 4 emeralds and 4 rubies. This is surrounded by more turquoise, rubies, and emeralds. 4 gold protrusions extend from each side of the square, each set with turquoise and ending in a triangular point. The background is grey. Amulet Box of a Noblewoman.

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Date:: late 19th–early 20th century
Medium:: Gold, beryl, rubies, emeralds, sapphires, and turquoise
Culture:: Tibet
Dimensions:: 600 × 501 px
Museum record:: View original

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Amulet Box of a Noblewoman

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