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Carved Buddhist Ceremonial Conch Shell Recipient // Tibet Ca. 19th-20th Century

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Conch Shell Recipient and Container for Holy Water used in Ceremonies. Known as “Buddha ears”, they were mounted as a sound instrument. All conch shell trumpets, in the Tibetan-Buddhist tradition, are referred to as dung dkar. 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.

Product Details
  • ColorsShell
  • Materials
    Shell
  • Measurements
    4"L x 7"W x 3.75"H

— Ceremonial Conch Shell Recipient
— One Of A Kind
— Includes Certificate of Authenticity By Muzeion Gallery

Shipping Information
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    United States
  • Shipping Policy
    Standard Ground Shipping
  • Ship In
    3-5 weeks
  • Return Policy
    Final sale, not eligible for return or cancellation

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