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Buddhist Conch Shell Horn Wrapped With Silver #1207309

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Buddhist Conch Shell Horn Wrapped With Silver #1207309
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The antique we show to you is a gorgeous old inlaid silver conch shell derived from Tibet.The conch shell is wrapped by silver engraved fine floral design,and beautiful red coral and turquoise were inlaid in silver.A conch shell is one of the eight auspicious symbols of Buddhism.When a conch is placed on an altar as an emblem, it signifies the Buddha′s proclamation of his teachings.A conch shell is an essential implement in Hindu and Buddhist ritual. Some shells in their natural condition are used as containers for consecrated water and often placed on top of a water pot on an altar. tibers, such as those examples, are used as trumpets. Hindus in India believe that the sound of a conch shell drives away evil spirits. Presumably the Buddhist also adopted the same practice for their rituals, and hence the custom is prevalent in Tibet.
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<tr><td>Condition:Good</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:Tibetan</td></tr>


<tr><td>Height:3.8</td></tr>
<tr><td>Depth:4.5</td></tr>
<tr><td>Width:9.3</td></tr>
<tr><td>Weight:0.88</td></tr>
<tr><td>Title:Buddhist Conch Shell Horn Wrapped With Silver</td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:USA</td></tr>
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