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Tibetan Shell

Mid-20th Century Tibetan Ritual Conch Shell Trumpet
Located in Pomona, CA
Tibetan ritual conch shell trumpet, also known as a "Dungkar" in Tibetan Buddhism or "Shankha" in
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

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Silver

Antique Tibetan Buddhist Conch Shell with Turquoise, Coral 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 Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

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Shell

Tibetan Left turn Conch Shell Trumpet with Silver Mounted decorations.
Located in Leuven , BE
Tibetan Left turn Conch Shell Trumpet with Silver Mounts
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Antique Early 19th Century Tibetan Metalwork

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Shell

Antique Tibetan Tribal Necklace Conch Shell Heishi & Old Dzi Beads
Located in Milford, DE
Antique Tibetan Tribal Necklace Conch Shell Heishi & Old Dzi Beads, Featuring Bronze Ritual Pendant
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Antique Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Multi-gemstone, Mixed Metal, Brass

LB offers Santo Domingo Shell Pendant Tibetan brass Glass turquoise Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Vintage Native American Santo Domingo,inlaid shell pendant. Small
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Brass

Old Tibetan Conch Trumpet Horn
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Old Tibetan Conch Shell Trumpet horn, decorated with a Silver cover and semi-precious
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Vintage 1930s Tibetan Antiquities

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Silver

Old Tibetan Conch Trumpet Horn
Old Tibetan Conch Trumpet Horn
$1,134
H 3.94 in W 11.03 in D 4.73 in
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

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

A.Jeschel Turquoise Sterling Silver Spiny Shell Oyster Tribal Statement Necklace
By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind
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

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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

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

A.Jeschel A super Dramatic and Bold Tibetan pendant long necklace.
By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind
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

Materials

Turquoise, Opal, Sterling Silver

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 Astoria, 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 Astoria, 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

Finely Carved Old Tibetan Buddhist Conch Shell
Located in Pomona, CA
Discover the heavenly resonance of our Conch Shell, a beautifully crafted union of spirituality and
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Religious Items

Materials

Shell

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

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

Coral, Silver

Vintage Tibetan Style Wooden Tribal Mask
Located in San Juan Capistrano, 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

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

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

Materials

Shell

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

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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Savana Armchair in Natural Wicker, Brazilian Contemporary Style
By Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This armchair is made of wicker in the Brazilian contemporary style. A clump of grass, a bush, which moves in the wind and envelops its inhabitant was the inspiration for creating t...
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2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wicker

Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Here the larger version of the successful 12 leaves compact palmette ceiling fixture. This group of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Metal

Imposing Italian Rezzonico Chandelier in blown Murano Glass with flowers 1960s
By Giovanni Dalla Fina Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Imposing Italian Rezzonico Chandelier in blown Murano Glass with flowers 1960s Elegant, and imposing Italian Venetian, Ca Rezzonico Chandelier, in blown Murano Glass, allocated in di...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Dragon Drums, 3 Pieces Set
Located in Pomona, CA
This Gorgeous pair of Antique Tibetan Drums have many years history but it still maintained it's original condition. They are all hand made from wood and leather. There are beautiful...
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Chinese Export More Asian Art, Objects and Fu...

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Leather, Wood

18th Century Tibetan Thangka Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare striking 18th century Tibetan Thangka depicting the Green Tara seated on a lotus throne ready to step down to offer comfort and protection for all suffering beings. Her right ...
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Antique 18th Century Tibetan Tibetan Paintings and Screens

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Linen, Paint

18th Century Tibetan Thangka Painting
18th Century Tibetan Thangka Painting
$25,000
H 33 in W 25 in D 0.75 in
Country Cottage
By Abraham Hulk the Younger
Located in Hillsborough, NC
Late 19th/early 20th century oil on canvas painting in the manner of Abraham Hulk the Younger (1851-1922), and George Vincent (1796-1832). These artists painted in the Dutch style, t...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Country Cottage
Country Cottage
$1,560 Sale Price
20% Off
H 27 in W 30 in D 3 in
Early 21st century Old metal Buddhist shrine from Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This old metal Buddhist shrine, originating from Nepal, is a fine example of spiritual craftsmanship, reflecting the rich cultural and religious traditions of the region. Made entire...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Early 21st century Old metal Buddhist shrine from Nepal
Early 21st century Old metal Buddhist shrine from Nepal
$206 / item
H 14.57 in W 5.87 in D 5.56 in
Pair of Edo Period Black and Gold Lacquer Samurai Helmet Boxes
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of Edo period black and gold lacquer Samurai helmet boxes (Hakko Bako), each of ribbed cylindrical form with a lid, a black lacquer interior, green tasselled cord and four tap...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Anglo-Indian Silver Bowl
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Anglo-Indian silver bowl with a rounded melon shaped base decorated with medallions which have pictures of animals and palms, under a rim which has lovely reticulated fo...
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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver

19th Century Anglo-Indian Silver Bowl
19th Century Anglo-Indian Silver Bowl
$295
H 2 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Antique French folding screen painted in the Romantic style
Located in London, GB
Decorated with figures of winged cherubs amongst vases of flowers and other similar subjects, the reverse painted with landscape scenes. This beautiful antique French folding screen...
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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Screens and Room Dividers

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Wood

Handmade Nickel Plated Decorative Snail, Paperweight
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Each of these exquisite solid brass snails is handmade individually with incredible detail. Cast using very traditional techniques, they are finished with a nickel plating giving the...
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2010s Indian Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Nickel

Handmade Nickel Plated Decorative Snail, Paperweight
Handmade Nickel Plated Decorative Snail, Paperweight
$116 / item
H 2.76 in W 3.94 in D 2.37 in
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cages

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Metal

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
$425,000
H 168 in Dm 104 in
Copeland Spode for Tiffany Dessert & Tea Set for 12 Floral Japonesque Service
By Copeland Spode
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a complete dessert service for 12 that includes the matching coffee or teapot, creamer and sugar made by Copeland Spode, exclusively for Tiffany and Co. The butterscotch col...
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Mid-20th Century English Japonisme Tea Sets

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Porcelain

French Early 20th Century Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze "Versailles" Style Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming French, early 20th century, Louis XIV style gilt bronze and gilt metal molded glass "Versailles" Style three-light hanging hall lantern. The elongated blown glass body sur...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Minton 19th C Gilt Dessert Service 15 Pc. W/ Parian Figures Hand Painted Roses
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Beyond belief! This set is museum worthy, exhibiting some of the finest workmanship Minton produced. The centerpiece features an exquisite pierced tall basket lifted up by 3 tall Par...
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Antique 1890s English Neoclassical Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

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 hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys. Crafted over a century ago, a B...
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper

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Tibetan Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Tibetan shell you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A Tibetan shell — often made from shell, metal and silver — can elevate any home. There are 6 variations of the antique or vintage Tibetan shell you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Tibetan shell — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Tibetan shell is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Rococo styles are sought with frequency. Elaine Silverstein and Steven Battelle each produced at least one beautiful Tibetan shell that is worth considering.

How Much is a Tibetan Shell?

Prices for a Tibetan shell can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $274 and can go as high as $33,572, while the average can fetch as much as $1,900.