Baronet 4 Tibet Tibetan Buddhist Art furniture & Antiques from the monasteries of the Ser Shong (Golden Valley) |
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Small conch shell from a Monastery north of Lhasa that was completely destroyed durning the Cultural Revolution, overlaid with Tibetan silver & inlaid with turquoise & other gems. All gems are present. The silver work is very worn as this was used daily for several centuries prior to retirement in 1975.
Age: circa 1500-1600
Approximately 4.5 " in length.
Silver content: 30-40%
Price $1,275.00 plus shipping: Shipping to all destinations world wide $43.50 please allow 3 weeks for delivery Via EMS (Express Mail Service)
A conch shell is one of the oldest icons in Buddhism. It is made by nature, not man, & sounds in all directions, as do the teachings of the Buddha. Consequently, the conch is seen as a vehicle fearlessly proclaiming the truth of dharma in all directions. It is also seen as an emblem of power & authority & is thought to banish evil. A white conch shell was presented to Sakyamuni by the great sky god Indra.