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Tibetan Left turn Conch Shell Trumpet with Silver Mounted decorations.

$4,193.50
£3,121.21
€3,500
CA$5,744.05
A$6,388.64
CHF 3,335.95
MX$77,742.92
NOK 42,605.15
SEK 39,956.11
DKK 26,644.28
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About the Item

Tibetan Left turn Conch Shell Trumpet with Silver Mounts
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.15 in (8 cm)Width: 4.34 in (11 cm)Depth: 8.67 in (22 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    -
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Leuven , BE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 60941stDibs: LU3301143439532

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