June 20, 2024
Very Large Shell-Horn IN Turquoise With tibetan Lucky Symbols 13 13/16in
Large old conch shell from Tibet. The conch shell is very large, 35 cm :- It is about 30 years old. I bought this wonderful tibetan 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 new things 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 decorated with small genuine turquoises and is artfully set in a silver alloy. In the center of the conch there is a Kalachakra mandala like the one the Dalai Lama made in sand. The 8 Tibetan symbols of luck are depicted around the mandala. A wonderful piece of handiwork! Beautiful lotus ornaments were hammered into the silver! The silver fittings are richly decorated with genuine turquoises. Some turquoise and coral were incorporated into the silver. Dimensions: 35 cm long, 18 cm wide, 10 cm high when lying down Weight 1 Kg.