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Tibetan Shell

Mid-20th Century Tibetan Ritual Conch Shell Trumpet
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Ritual Conch Shell Trumpet

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 Sanskrit.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Antique Tibetan Buddhist Conch Shell with Turquoise, Coral inlay
Antique Tibetan Buddhist Conch Shell with Turquoise, Coral inlay

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 Tibetan ogled, Turquoise, Coral and stones.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Shell

Antique Tibetan Tribal Necklace Conch Shell Heishi & Old Dzi Beads
Antique Tibetan Tribal Necklace Conch Shell Heishi & Old Dzi Beads

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 A striking museum-grade Tibetan tribal necklace, hand-assembled from an exceptiona...

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Antique Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Mixed Metal, Brass

LB offers Santo Domingo Shell Pendant Tibetan brass Glass turquoise Necklace
LB offers Santo Domingo Shell Pendant Tibetan brass Glass turquoise Necklace

LB offers Santo Domingo Shell Pendant Tibetan brass Glass turquoise Necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Beads of vintage turquoise glass, faux coral glass beads, Large Tibetan brass beads with inlaid coral and turquoise, black shell Heishi slices and sterling silver spacers complete th...

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Brass

Tibetan Ceremonial Silver Studded Conch with Semi-Precious Stones
Tibetan Ceremonial Silver Studded Conch with Semi-Precious Stones

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 rituals. Invokes water and rain, and is also used to produce sounds. From a private...

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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Silver

Sacred Silver and Conch Shell Trumpet, Tibet, 19th Century
Sacred Silver and Conch Shell Trumpet, Tibet, 19th Century

Sacred Silver and Conch Shell Trumpet, Tibet, 19th Century

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Known as “Buddha ears”, they were mounted as a sound instrument. Such shells are important ritual objects in Tibetan Buddhism.

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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Scholar's Objects

Materials

Silver

A.Jeschel Turquoise Sterling Silver Spiny Shell Oyster Tribal Statement Necklace
A.Jeschel Turquoise Sterling Silver Spiny Shell Oyster Tribal Statement Necklace

A.Jeschel Turquoise Sterling Silver Spiny Shell Oyster Tribal Statement Necklace

By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind

Located in New York, NY

The central turquoise beads measuring 35mm, of naturalistic form showing natural inclusions and attractive roughness found in early Tribal necklaces, arranged with disks of Spiny She...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

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Tibetan Ritual Conch Shell with Silver and Stones
Tibetan Ritual Conch Shell with Silver and Stones

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 religious importance in Hinduism and Buddhism, is used as a trumpet in rituals.

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Mid-20th Century Tibetan Scholar's Objects

Materials

Silver

Old Tibetan Conch Trumpet Horn
Old Tibetan Conch Trumpet Horn

Old Tibetan Conch Trumpet Horn

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H 3.94 in W 11.03 in D 4.73 in

Old Tibetan Conch Trumpet Horn

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Exceptional Old Tibetan Conch Shell Trumpet horn, decorated with a Silver cover and semi-precious Stones Turquoise and Coral, good old patina and wear of the object, very decorative ...

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Vintage 1930s Tibetan Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Antique Tibetan Carved Conch Dorje (Thunderbolt)

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 religious rituals.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Tibetan Antiquities

A.Jeschel A super Dramatic and Bold Tibetan pendant long necklace.
A.Jeschel A super Dramatic and Bold Tibetan pendant long necklace.

A.Jeschel A super Dramatic and Bold Tibetan pendant long necklace.

By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind

Located in Miami, FL

The necklace is anchored by a beautiful Tibetan silver conch-shell pendant that is inlaid with several colors, adding a pop of color to the piece.

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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
Naga Shell Necklace by Jewels, Santa Fe/Morocco

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 Jewels in this wonderful necklace, which is hung on hand-hammered silver chain from Je...

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1990s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Tribal Art

Materials

Silver

Tibetan Silver Covered Conch Shell Horn, 19th Century
Tibetan Silver Covered Conch Shell Horn, 19th Century

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 animals on a scrolling foliate ground, the mouthpiece with stylized lotus flower desig...

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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Antiquities

Materials

Coral, Silver

Tibetan Buddhist Silver Covered Shell Horn, 19th C
Tibetan Buddhist Silver Covered Shell Horn, 19th C

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 comprising animals including dragon, birds, rabbit, and lion, upon a scrolling foliate g...

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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Antiquities

Materials

Coral, Silver

Finely Carved Old Tibetan Buddhist Conch Shell
Finely Carved Old Tibetan Buddhist Conch Shell

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 art. It embodies respect and tradition thanks to the meticulously carved deity on ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Religious Items

Materials

Shell

Tibetan Turquoise Beaded Box
Tibetan Turquoise Beaded Box

Tibetan Turquoise Beaded Box

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H 4.5 in Dm 4.75 in

Tibetan Turquoise Beaded Box

Located in Chicago, IL

A beautiful contemporary Tibetan round beaded box incorporating thousands of turquoise glass beads and a circle of shells on the lid handstitched onto a black woven cotton lining.

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21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Tribal Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Beads

Sacred Silver and Conch Shell Trumpet, Tibet, 19th Century
Sacred Silver and Conch Shell Trumpet, Tibet, 19th Century

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.

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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Scholar's Objects

Materials

Silver

Modern Tibetan Carpet with Gold Border, Gold Snail Shell Spiral Allover Field
Modern Tibetan Carpet with Gold Border, Gold Snail Shell Spiral Allover Field

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 undulating lines. Similar motif in the borders. Rust and yellow secondary tones. As new cond...

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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
Tibetan Conch Shell with Turquoise, Silver and Coral Inlays, Early 20th Century

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 turquoise and red coral, and decorated with stone insets and silver medallions. A bra...

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Antique Early 1900s Tibetan Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral, Silver

Vintage Tibetan Style Wooden Tribal Mask
Vintage Tibetan Style Wooden Tribal Mask

Vintage Tibetan Style Wooden Tribal Mask

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H 31 in W 26 in D 13 in

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 accent piece for any room.

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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Decorative Art

Materials

Shell, Wood

Precious Tibetan Shell, 19th Century
Precious Tibetan Shell, 19th Century

Precious Tibetan Shell, 19th Century

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H 9.06 in Dm 4.34 in

Precious Tibetan Shell, 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Precious Tibetan shell with colored stones and silver Buddha little decoration.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Tibetan More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Silver

19th Century Tibetan Silver and Conch Shell Horn
19th Century Tibetan Silver and Conch Shell Horn

19th Century Tibetan Silver and Conch Shell Horn

Located in New York, NY

Tibetan silver and conch shell trumpet, referred to as 'dung dkar' ????????

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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Musical Instruments

Materials

Silver, Metal

20th Century Antique Tibetan Buddhist Conch Shell with Turquoise, Coral Inlay
20th Century Antique Tibetan Buddhist Conch Shell with Turquoise, Coral Inlay

20th Century Antique Tibetan Buddhist Conch Shell with Turquoise, Coral Inlay

Located in Pomona, CA

This handcrafted Tibetan Buddhist Natural Conch shell was made from 100% natural Conch shell with Tibetan gold, Turquoise, Coral and stones.

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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Coral

Antique Tibetan Buddhist Conch Shell with Turquoise, Coral and DZI inlay
Antique Tibetan Buddhist Conch Shell with Turquoise, Coral and DZI inlay

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 Tibetan silver, Turquoise, Coral and stones.

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Early 20th Century Tibetan Chinese Export Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Tibetan Singing Bowl Peony 9.25" Tone E
Tibetan Singing Bowl Peony 9.25" Tone E

Tibetan Singing Bowl Peony 9.25" Tone E

Located in Somis, CA

The interior depicts a peony surrounded by rings of shells, clouds, Tibetan chanting scripts and grains.

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2010s Nepalese Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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Antique 18th Century Tibetan Buddhist Gilded Iron Lama's Pen Case Derge 1700
Antique 18th Century Tibetan Buddhist Gilded Iron Lama's Pen Case Derge 1700

Antique 18th Century Tibetan Buddhist Gilded Iron Lama's Pen Case Derge 1700

Located in Portland, OR

A fine & unusally large antique Tibetan gilded iron pen case, circa 1700. The cylindrical pen case in two parts & made from gilded iron, with finely pierced openwork and engraved dec...

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Antique Early 18th Century Tibetan Tibetan Scholar's Objects

Materials

Iron

Tibetan Red Lacquer Cymbal Case Lid, circa 1850
Tibetan Red Lacquer Cymbal Case Lid, circa 1850

Tibetan Red Lacquer Cymbal Case Lid, circa 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Ornately patterned and framed with brass fittings, this box lid dates to the 19th century originally enclosed a pair of large Tibetan cymbals. Used in processions and dance performan...

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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

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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.