Silver and copper alloy gau, Sikkim or Tibet, 19th century Embossed and chased silver depicting a standing, slightly swaying apsara on a lotiform base. Surrounded by two large flowers, she is dressed in a pleated garment, her torso is adorned with jewelry, her ears with large earrings, and her head is topped with a conical hairdo. The face and a necklace are partially gilded. The silver sides are fitted with two small suspension rings. The back is undecorated copper. The reliquary still contains consecrations. H. 8.5 cm (traces of oxidation)