Buddhistic objects - Shell, Silver-plated metal - 1970-1980 - Sankha shell
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Sankha shell in silvered metal, dated to 1970–1980, a ritual shell used in Tibetan Buddhism, with dimensions 17.5 cm high, 8.5 cm wide and 5.5 cm deep, and weighing 285 g.
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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.
It was used by monks and lamas during pujas (prayer ceremonies), rites, and processions in monasteries and temples.
This item can be shipped together with other items of mine in this auction so that you pay shipping costs only once.
Seller's Story
With more than 25 years of experience, we personally travel through China, Tibet, and Nepal to select authentic devotional art and ritual objects.
Each piece is carefully chosen for its cultural value, craftsmanship, and story.
Fast shipping and professional packaging - Each object is expertly packed to guarantee safe delivery
We always offer combined shipping on our auctions.
Note: You can only combine items within the same auction. If you wish to purchase multiple items from different auctions, pay for one item first and then send us a message so we can reduce the 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.
It was used by monks and lamas during pujas (prayer ceremonies), rites, and processions in monasteries and temples.
This item can be shipped together with other items of mine in this auction so that you pay shipping costs only once.
Seller's Story
With more than 25 years of experience, we personally travel through China, Tibet, and Nepal to select authentic devotional art and ritual objects.
Each piece is carefully chosen for its cultural value, craftsmanship, and story.
Fast shipping and professional packaging - Each object is expertly packed to guarantee safe delivery
We always offer combined shipping on our auctions.
Note: You can only combine items within the same auction. If you wish to purchase multiple items from different auctions, pay for one item first and then send us a message so we can reduce the shipping costs on the other item.
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Era
1900-2000
Weight
285 g
Title additional information
Sankha shell
Number of objects
1
Material
Silver-plated metal, Shell
Country of origin
Asia
Height
17.5 cm
Width
8.5 cm
Depth
5.5 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1970-1980
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