Dungchen - Copper - Tibet - 20th century

For sale a splendid and authentic Tibetan dungchen, a telescoping ritual trumpet used by Buddhist monks during religious ceremonies and prayers in Himalayan monasteries.
The item features extraordinary artisanal craftsmanship.
Main body in polished copper enriched with a mouthpiece and brass fittings. Adorned with splendid intermediate decorative rings and a richly decorated bell-shaped base with floral and geometric repoussé motifs in embossed metal (Tibetan silver style).
• Wind instrument with stable telescopic joints (4 pieces).
The piece dates from the late 19th century to the first half of the 20th century,
perfect both as a rare collectible and as a high-end ethnic decorative element with a strong visual impact.
90 cm tall