Miniature Travelling Shrine (Gau)

Datec.1900

Place of ManufactureAsia

MediumMaterial: copper

DimensionsOverall (width includes metal rings): 11 x 11.5 x 1.8 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

Credit LineGiven in Memory of Our Good Friend, Ann Ainsworth by Geoff and Val Stewart

Object number2009.030.001

DescriptionRectangular shrine has a raised relief (repousse) image on the front, of a bearded figure on a throne (teacher) with two attendants and two angels. There is a four pronged motif with Tibetan characters on back and two metal rings protrude on either side. Possible devotional materials are enclosed inside the shrine.

Status

Not on view