No. 103423332

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Conch Sea shell - Turbinella pyrum  (No reserve price)
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€ 42
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Conch Sea shell - Turbinella pyrum (No reserve price)

​[IT] Grande conchiglia cerimoniale naturale, finemente incisa a mano con la simbologia sacra dell'Ashtamangala (gli Otto Simboli Auspiciosi del Buddismo). ​Tra i decori spicca chiaramente il Nodo Infinito (Srivatsa), simbolo di armonia e saggezza eterna, circondato da motivi floreali e mandalici. La conchiglia presenta una bella patina naturale e le incisioni sono profonde e ben definite. ​Epoca: Seconda metà del XX secolo. ​Peso: 748 g. ​Dimensioni: Lunghezza 18 cm. Un pezzo da collezione ideale per amanti dell'arte orientale e dell'etnico raffinato. ​[EN] Large natural ceremonial conch shell, finely hand-engraved with the sacred Ashtamangala symbols (the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism). ​Notable among the decorations is the Eternal Knot (Srivatsa), representing harmony and eternal wisdom, surrounded by floral and mandala motifs. The shell features a beautiful natural patina and the engravings are deep and well-defined. ​Era: Second half of the 20th century. ​Weight: 748 g. ​Dimensions: Length 18 cm. A perfect collector's item for lovers of Oriental art and refined ethnic decor.

No. 103423332

Sold
Conch Sea shell - Turbinella pyrum  (No reserve price)

Conch Sea shell - Turbinella pyrum (No reserve price)

​[IT] Grande conchiglia cerimoniale naturale, finemente incisa a mano con la simbologia sacra dell'Ashtamangala (gli Otto Simboli Auspiciosi del Buddismo).
​Tra i decori spicca chiaramente il Nodo Infinito (Srivatsa), simbolo di armonia e saggezza eterna, circondato da motivi floreali e mandalici. La conchiglia presenta una bella patina naturale e le incisioni sono profonde e ben definite.
​Epoca: Seconda metà del XX secolo.
​Peso: 748 g.
​Dimensioni: Lunghezza 18 cm.
Un pezzo da collezione ideale per amanti dell'arte orientale e dell'etnico raffinato.
​[EN] Large natural ceremonial conch shell, finely hand-engraved with the sacred Ashtamangala symbols (the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism).
​Notable among the decorations is the Eternal Knot (Srivatsa), representing harmony and eternal wisdom, surrounded by floral and mandala motifs. The shell features a beautiful natural patina and the engravings are deep and well-defined.
​Era: Second half of the 20th century.
​Weight: 748 g.
​Dimensions: Length 18 cm.
A perfect collector's item for lovers of Oriental art and refined ethnic decor.

Final bid
€ 42
Jonas Rathaj
Expert
Estimate  € 150 - € 200

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