September 19, 2024
Huge Tibetan. Shell-Horn Conch with Silver Fittings 39cm long
Large old conch shell from Tibet. The conch shell is really big, 39 cm :. I bought this wonderful conch shell from a Tibetan in Giantse on my trip through Tibet. The conch shell is blown by Tibetan monks to begin a ceremony. In Buddhism, the shell symbolizes power and strength for what is to come; it banishes evil. It can be blown if you master it! A customer of mine played this and it sounds excellent compared to other conch horns. The beautiful conch shell is artfully set in a silver alloy. In the centre is a massive double Dorje (tibetan Vajra). The 8 Tibetan symbols of luck are depicted around the Vajra. A wonderful piece of handiwork! Beautiful lotus ornaments and Tibetan escort animals were hammered into the silver! The silver fittings are richly decorated with real stones. Some turquoise and coral were incorporated into the silver. Dimensions: 39 cm long, 20 cm wide, 11 cm high when lying down Weight 1.5 kg. Dimensions: 39 cm lo.