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Tibetan Shells

Antique Tibetan Buddhist Conch Shell with Turquoise, Coral and DZI inlay
Located in Pomona, CA
This is handcrafted Tibetan Buddhist Natural Conch Shell made from 100% natural Conch shell with
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Chinese Export Natural Specimens

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Shell

Collection of Tibetan Money
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional collection of Tibetan Money, exchange currency in shell all of them with little holes
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Vintage 1920s Tibetan Tribal Art

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Shell

Collection of Tibetan Money
Collection of Tibetan Money
H 6.7 in W 1.97 in D 1.19 in
Tibetan Bronze Prayer Bell, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This small bronze bell is the lower half of a Tibetan ceremonial bell called a dril-bu. This
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Antique Early 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Metalwork

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Bronze

Tibetan Ceremonial Silver Studded Conch with Semi-Precious Stones
Located in Miami, FL
Tibetan ceremonial silver studded conch with semi-precious stones, used in Tibetan Buddhism prayer
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Figurative Sculptures

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Multi-gemstone, Silver

Tibetan Mountain Landscape Coffer, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
repainted with bright colors in the early 20th century in the style of Tibetan painted furniture. The top
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Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Furniture

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Hide, Wood, Paint

Tibetan Mountain Landscape Coffer, circa 1850
Tibetan Mountain Landscape Coffer, circa 1850
H 20.5 in W 26.5 in D 24.75 in
Sacred Silver and Conch Shell Trumpet, Tibet, 19th Century
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
were mounted as a sound instrument. Such shells are important ritual objects in Tibetan Buddhism. They
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Scholar's Objects

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Silver

Tibetan Painting Thangka Wealth God Jambhala Hand Painted
Located in Somis, CA
A finely painted Tibetan Thangka featuring the five wealth gods Jambhala. In the center the most
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2010s Nepalese Tibetan Paintings and Screens

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Brocade, Wood, Paint

Whimsical Evolution Soft Coral & Shell Pink 240X300 Cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
—it's a captivating narrative. The soft coral ground and shell pink border paint a canvas that is a
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Tibetan Rugs

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Wool

Tibetan Singing Bowl Peony 9.25" Tone E
Located in Somis, CA
craftsmen of Nepal. The interior depicts a peony surrounded by rings of shells, clouds, Tibetan chanting
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2010s Nepalese Metalwork

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Brass, Bronze

A.Jeschel A super Dramatic and Bold Tibetan pendant long necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
both unique and striking. The necklace is anchored by a beautiful Tibetan silver conch-shell pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, Opal, Sterling Silver

A.Jeschel Turquoise Sterling Silver Spiny Shell Oyster Tribal Statement Necklace
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in New York, NY
attractive roughness found in early Tribal necklaces, arranged with disks of Spiny Shell Oyster and Tibetan
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

LB offers Large Spotted Tiger Cowrie Shell pendant Bone Brass Glass necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Large Spotted Tiger Cowrie shell from Tibet with brass Repousse work
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2010s Tibetan Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Brass

Burmese Kammavaca Giltwood Box, Stand, and Manuscript, 18th/19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
foil backed glass "gem", surrounded by shell inlay, and embellished with green and silver foil backed
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Antique Early 19th Century Burmese Rococo Lacquer

Materials

Gold Leaf, Foil, Silver Leaf

Dig It Chair in Tiger Jacquard Velvet
By Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
Dig It is a chair with a cylindrical seat and an curved backrest. The wooden shell is covered with
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Jacquard, Velvet

Dig It Chair in Tiger Jacquard Velvet
Dig It Chair in Tiger Jacquard Velvet
H 28.75 in W 22.05 in D 20.87 in
DIG IT Pouf Jacquard Velvet
By Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
Dig It is a pouf with a cylindrical seat. The wooden shell is covered with polyurethane foam and
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2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Brass, Metal

DIG IT Pouf Jacquard Velvet
DIG IT Pouf Jacquard Velvet
H 16.54 in Dm 20.08 in
1912 Tibet Silver Tangka Coin 18K Gold Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two large (27 mm) authentic Tibetan silver "tangka" coins issued during the realm of the 13th Dalai
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

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18k Gold

Early 1900's Tibet Silver Tangka Coin 18K Gold Wire Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two silver "Tangka" coins from Tibet 1912-22 display the eight auspicious symbols of Tibetan
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings

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18k Gold

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Large Counterbalance Ceiling Fixture, White Enamel + Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo, Arteluce
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted and made to order, the Counterbalance commands attention with its fluid architectural silhouette, built from a thoughtfully curated palette of on-trend colors and metal f...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Aluminum, Nickel, Chrome, Enamel, Bronze

Dragon Tibetan Vintage Rug
Located in New York, NY
A 3rd quarter of the 20th-century Tibetan rug with a dragon motif on a beige field Size: 4'4'' x 6'10''.  
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Late 20th Century Tibetan Tang Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Dragon Tibetan Vintage Rug
Dragon Tibetan Vintage Rug
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W 52 in L 82 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Center Table in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Center Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key coffee table for a contemporary living room project seems to come directly from space. Made in travertine stone is p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables

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Travertine

Solid Black Oak Round Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This solid wood coffee table is handcrafted out of oak solid wood that retains its natural character.
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2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Oak

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

Tibetan Dragon Rug 2x2.6
Located in New York, NY
2' x 2'6'' handwoven, high knot count rug. This carpet was made in a non-commercial woman's weaving co-op. We have attempted to resurrect the most authentic weaving and dying techniq...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Tibetan Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Large Antique Tibetan Ghau Prayer Box With Three Buddha
Located in Pomona, CA
Ghau is a prayer box worn as pendant by Buddhists as portable shrines which can be pray by prayer during their travel. This large Ghau prayer box (travel Buddha shrine) made from Tib...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

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Silver, Bronze

Cambridge Gyro Optic Ball Glass Swirl Water Pitcher w/ Sterling Silver Overlay
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cambridge Gyro Optic Ball Glass Swirl Water Pitcher w/ Sterling Silver Overlay. Item features swirled blown glass, floral silver overlay, very nice vintage pitcher.. Circa Early to M...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pitchers

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Sterling Silver

Gilt Bronze Figure of Chakrasamvara and Vajravahari
Located in Dallas, TX
A gilt bronze figure of Chakrasamvara and Vajravahari, 17th-18th century Tibet, 18th century. The two in embrace striding in alidhasana atop a lotus base with a beaded edge. He is h...
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Antique Late 17th Century Tibetan Tibetan Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Silvered Bronze Tibetan Tsongkhapa Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A fine silver bronze statue of the Tibetan teacher Tsongkhapa. Je Tshongkhapa is the teacher of Tibetan Buddhism whose activities formed the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. He is b...
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20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

20th Century Antique Tibetan Handcraft Copper Tin Container
Located in Pomona, CA
This is handcrafted Tibetan container made from Tibetan copper and tin. It has hand crafted Tibetan folk art all over the container, very detailed carving works. It was designed for ...
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20th Century Tibetan Chinese Export More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Copper, Tin

19th Century, Antique Tibetan Wooden Buddhist Mahakala Mask with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Tibetan wooden Buddhist Mahakala mask (Shaman Exorcism Mask Yama God of Death) with stand. Age: Tibet, 19th Century Size: Height 36.6 C.M. / Width 28.3 C.M. / Thickness 14.7 C.M....
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Antiquities

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Wood

French Louis Philippe Desk Writing Table Secret Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French 19th century Louis Philippe exotic wood desk, the top is recovered of coated fabric. This secretary can be all locked. When the desk part is closed, the three top drawers cann...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Lalique Amber Crystal Model of a Seated "Happy Buddha"
By Lalique
Located in Norwood, NJ
A Lalique limited edition amber glass model of a seated 'Happy Buddha', numbered 809/888.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Crystal

Tibetan Buddhism Silver Overlay Wood and Metal Bell
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Tibetan Buddhism silver overlay and wood bell. The bell metal body as well of the silver overlay handle is engraved with flowers. The top of the handle is decorated with a ...
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20th Century Japanese Other More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Metal, Silver

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Tibetan Ritual Conch Shell with Silver and Stones
Located in Fossano, IT
Tibetan ritual conch shell. Made with a Shankha (turbinella pyrum), that is a holy shell with
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Mid-20th Century Tibetan Scholar's Objects

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Silver

Store closing March 31. Tibetan Necklace Published in History of Beads w Dzi
Located in Santa Fe, NM
elements consist of these materials: chank shell, coral, turquoise, agate and dzi beads, simulated amber
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Textiles

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Beads

Antique Tibetan Carved Conch Dorje (Thunderbolt)
Located in Hudson, NY
A ritual thunderbolt or Dorje carved from a conch shell. Used by Tibetan Lamas for meditation and
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Antique Mid-18th Century Tibetan Antiquities

Vintage Statement Beaded Collar Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
stunning conch shell in the centre all decorate this gorgeous collar in Great style. Black corded ties
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20th Century Tibetan Collectible Jewelry

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Beads

Vintage Statement Beaded Collar Necklace
Vintage Statement Beaded Collar Necklace
H 10 in W 11.25 in D 0.5 in
Hand-Knotted Rug in Contemporary Fossils Design
By Jennifer Manners
Located in London, GB
The symmetrical chambers of fossilized Nautilus shells inspired our contemporary Fossils design
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2010s Nepalese More Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Naga Shell Necklace by Jewels, Santa Fe/Morocco
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Naga Shell Toggle Necklace by Jewels, Santa Fe/Morocco A rare Tibetan shell toggle was used by
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1990s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Tribal Art

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Silver

Tibetan Silver Covered Conch Shell Horn, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Antique Tibetan silver covered conch shell Horn with incised and repousse decoration comprising
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Antiquities

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Coral, Silver

Tibetan Buddhist Silver Covered Shell Horn, 19th C
Located in New York, NY
Antique Tibetan silver covered Buddhist conch shell horn with incised and repousse decoration
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Antiquities

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Coral, Silver

Tibetan Turquoise Beaded Box
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful contemporary Tibetan round beaded box incorporating thousands of turquoise glass beads
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21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Tribal Decorative Boxes

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Shell, Beads

Tibetan Turquoise Beaded Box
Tibetan Turquoise Beaded Box
H 4.5 in Dm 4.75 in
Sacred Silver and Conch Shell Trumpet, Tibet, 19th Century
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Tibetan silver and conch shell recipient and container for Holy Water used in ceremonies. All conch
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Scholar's Objects

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Silver

Modern Tibetan Carpet with Gold Border, Gold Snail Shell Spiral Allover Field
Located in New York, NY
The sand field displays rows and offset rows of small snail shell spirals developing from
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1990s Tibetan Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Tibetan Conch Shell with Turquoise, Silver and Coral Inlays, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A ceremonial conch shell from Tibet, circa 1900. This traditional piece is carefully inlaid with
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Antique Early 1900s Tibetan Other Natural Specimens

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Coral, Silver

Vintage Tibetan Style Wooden Tribal Mask
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Vintage Tibetan style hand carved tribal mask. Deep, vibrant colors with brass accents. A wonderful
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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Decorative Art

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Shell, Wood

Tibetan Painted Door
Located in New York, NY
Tibetan painted door, circa 1900. A canvas is applied to the door face and decorated using pigments
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Antique 1890s Tibetan Decorative Art

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Canvas, Fir, Lacquer

Tibetan Painted Door
Tibetan Painted Door
H 54 in W 37 in D 4 in
Tibetan Turquoise and Carnelian Breastplate from the Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Tibetan Turquoise and Carnelian breastplate from the Early 20th century: Decorated with stones
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Early 20th Century Mounted Objects

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Carnelian

2nd Part 19th Century Tibetan Beaded Garment with Semi-Precious Stones
Located in Esbeek, NL
2nd part 19th century Tibetan beaded garment with turquoise, amber, cowrie shell on metal pedestal
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Textiles

Materials

Precious Stone, Beads

Precious Tibetan Shell, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Precious Tibetan shell with colored stones and silver Buddha little decoration. Red and blue enamel
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Tibetan More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Enamel, Silver

19th Century Tibetan Silver and Conch Shell Horn
Located in New York, NY
Tibetan silver and conch shell trumpet, referred to as 'dung dkar' ???????? in Tibetan (meaning
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Musical Instruments

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Silver, Metal

20th Century Antique Tibetan Buddhist Conch Shell with Turquoise, Coral Inlay
Located in Pomona, CA
Buddhist Natural Conch shell was made from 100% natural Conch shell with Tibetan gold, Turquoise, Coral and
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Coral

Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine with Silk Case, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Religious Items

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Brass, Copper

Carved Sea Shell from Tibet also known as Dung-Dkar
Located in Haarlem, NL
in Tibet. Before Buddhism was introduced to the region, the Tibetan religion was the shamanistic
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Decorative Objects

Carved Sea Shells from Tibet also known as Dung-Dkar
Located in Haarlem, NL
in Tibet. Before Buddhism was introduced to the region, the Tibetan religion was the shamanistic “Bon
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Musical Instruments

Tibetan Censer
Located in Santa Fe, NM
auspicious symbols decorate the sides; conch shell (thoughts of the Buddha), lotus flower (purity), Wheel of
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Antique Early 1900s Tibetan More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Brass, Copper, Gold

Tibetan Censer
Tibetan Censer
H 8.5 in W 20.5 in D 3.5 in
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Tibetan Shells For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of Tibetan shells available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique Tibetan shells was constructed with extraordinary care, often using shell, metal and silver. Find 6 antique and vintage Tibetan shells at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Tibetan shells have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of Tibetan shells to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Rococo Tibetan shells are of considerable interest. Many Tibetan shells are appealing in their simplicity, but Elaine Silverstein and Steven Battelle produced popular Tibetan shells that are worth a look.

How Much are Tibetan Shells?

Tibetan shells can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,900, while the lowest priced sells for $272 and the highest can go for as much as $33,286.