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Catalog Number CAS 2019-0004-0036   CAS 2019-0004-0036; Prayer wheel
Category Ceremonial Items
Object Name Prayer wheel
Culture
Global Region South-Central Asia
Country Tibet
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Materials Metal: Tin and other metal; Coral; Quartz
Description Tibetan prayer wheel; Cylindrical scroll container is decorated with filigree work, mounted to a scepter-like handle; A quartz disc bead separates the container from the handle; Container is surmounted with a multitiered lid that is decorated with three coral beads and topped with a conical point; A metal weight is suspended from a short chain that is attached to the center of the container.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.7, Max Diam = 6.4