Antique Tibetan Buddhist Sankha Conch Shell

Tibetan Buddhist conch shell sankha with silver repousse

Antique Tibetan Buddhist Sankha Conch Shell

SKU 1496509 Categories Object / Statue, Religious Tags Buddhist shell tumpet, sankha, Tibetan antique conch shell trumpet

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Region	Himalayan / Tibetan
Period	Pre 1900

$2,650.00

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Tibetan antique Buddhist conch shell trumpet (sankha). The shell is wrapped in silver which has an intricate repoussé design of auspicious objects and scrolling vines. It is inset with small cabochons of coral, turquoise and lapis. The conch shell itself is considered auspicious. It represents the deep, melodious sound of the Buddha’s voice which wakes up disciples “from the slumber of ignorance”.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: 11 1/2″ long x 6 1/2″ wide

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Tibetan antique Buddhist conch shell trumpet (sankha). The shell is wrapped in silver which has an intricate repoussé design of auspicious objects and scrolling vines. It is inset with small cabochons of coral, turquoise and lapis. The conch shell itself is considered auspicious. It represents the deep, melodious sound of the Buddha’s voice which wakes up disciples “from the slumber of ignorance”.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: 11 1/2″ long x 6 1/2″ wide

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Region	Himalayan / Tibetan
Period	Pre 1900

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