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

$1,900
£1,442.45
€1,649.85
CA$2,654.58
A$2,952.47
CHF 1,541.69
MX$35,928.39
NOK 19,689.69
SEK 18,465.46
DKK 12,313.48
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About the Item

Conch shell recipient and container for holy water used in ceremonies. Known as “Buddha ears”, they were mounted as a sound instrument. Such shells are important ritual objects in Tibetan Buddhism. They are used as ceremonial trumpets in prayer rituals, to summon monks to prayer, to summon spirits as well, and to invoke rain and water.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.15 in (8.01 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 3.15 in (8.01 cm)
  • Style:
    Tibetan (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    San Pedro Garza Garcia, MX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: TB-0321stDibs: LU3172311277763

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