Sankha (conch) - Shell, Silver-plated metal - Tibet - Late 20th century
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Sankha (conch), a Tibetan ritual shell made of shell and silvered metal, dating to the late 20th century, from Tibet, 16.5 × 8 × 5 cm, from a private collection, in good condition.
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The sankha is a ritual shell that plays a central role in Tibetan Buddhism. The sound of the sankha is used during ceremonies to drive away evil spirits and to announce the start of prayer sessions.
The sankha is one of the Eight Auspicious Symbols (Ashtamangala) in Tibetan Buddhism.
This was used by monks and lamas during pujas (prayer ceremonies), rituals and processions in monasteries and temples.
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With more than 20 years of experience, we personally travel through China, Tibet, and Nepal to select authentic devotional art and ritual objects.
Each piece is chosen with care for its cultural value, craftsmanship, and story.
Fast shipping and professional packaging - Each object is expertly packaged to ensure safe delivery.
We always offer combined shipping on our auctions.
Note: You can only combine objects within the same auction. If you want to purchase multiple objects from different auctions, pay for one item first and then send us a message to reduce shipping costs on the other item.
Translated by Google TranslateThe sankha is a ritual shell that plays a central role in Tibetan Buddhism. The sound of the sankha is used during ceremonies to drive away evil spirits and to announce the start of prayer sessions.
The sankha is one of the Eight Auspicious Symbols (Ashtamangala) in Tibetan Buddhism.
This was used by monks and lamas during pujas (prayer ceremonies), rituals and processions in monasteries and temples.
Seller's Story
With more than 20 years of experience, we personally travel through China, Tibet, and Nepal to select authentic devotional art and ritual objects.
Each piece is chosen with care for its cultural value, craftsmanship, and story.
Fast shipping and professional packaging - Each object is expertly packaged to ensure safe delivery.
We always offer combined shipping on our auctions.
Note: You can only combine objects within the same auction. If you want to purchase multiple objects from different auctions, pay for one item first and then send us a message to reduce shipping costs on the other item.
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Dynastic Style/Period
Late 20th century
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Tibet
Material
Silver-plated metal, Shell
Height
16.5 cm
Width
8 cm
Title of artwork
Sankha (conch)
Depth
5 cm
Condition
Good condition
Provenance
Private collection
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