Shell - Nepal - 20th century
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An antique Tibetan Shanka from Nepal, dating to the 20th century, made of shell and inlaid with turquoise and red stones, measuring 27 cm high by 11 cm wide by 8 cm deep and weighing 64 g, from a private collection with original attribution and in excellent condition.
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An antique Tibetan Shanka, a sacred object representing one of the eight auspicious symbols in Tibetan Buddhism and Hinduism.
The shell is decorated with an alloy (containing a layer of Tibetan silver content) and inlaid with turquoise stones and red stones. This Shanka measures 27 cm in length and 29 cm in circumference. The weight is 64 grams.
It has some color variation in the green jade, but otherwise it is in beautiful condition.
An antique Tibetan Shanka, a sacred object representing one of the eight auspicious symbols in Tibetan Buddhism and Hinduism.
The shell is decorated with an alloy (of low Tibetan silver content) and inlaid with turquoise and red stones. This Shanka measures 27 cm in length and 29 cm in width. It weighs 64 grams.
There is some discoloration in the green jade, but otherwise it is in beautiful condition.
An antique Tibetan Shanka, a sacred object representing one of the eight auspicious symbols in Tibetan Buddhism and Hinduism.
The shell is decorated with an alloy (containing a layer of Tibetan silver content) and inlaid with turquoise stones and red stones. This Shanka measures 27 cm in length and 29 cm in circumference. The weight is 64 grams.
It has some color variation in the green jade, but otherwise it is in beautiful condition.
An antique Tibetan Shanka, a sacred object representing one of the eight auspicious symbols in Tibetan Buddhism and Hinduism.
The shell is decorated with an alloy (of low Tibetan silver content) and inlaid with turquoise and red stones. This Shanka measures 27 cm in length and 29 cm in width. It weighs 64 grams.
There is some discoloration in the green jade, but otherwise it is in beautiful condition.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
20th century
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Nepal
Attribution
Original
Material
Shell
Height
27 cm
Width
11 cm
Depth
8 cm
Condition
Excellent condition
Provenance
Private collection
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