Antique Tibetan Buddhist Sankha Conch Shell

Antique Tibetan Buddhist Sankha Conch Shell

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Region

Himalayan / Tibetan

Period

Pre 1900

$1,650.00

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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

Additional information

Region

Himalayan / Tibetan

Period

Pre 1900

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