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- Tibet: Buddhist Art
- Tibetan Sterling Gemstone Conch Shell Horn, Sanka
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A Conch Shell or Sanka is an offering vessel; a symbol of the Hindu God, Vishnu. The humming sound proclaims the glory of the saints. It is especially given as a symbol to the gods as the sound vibrated through the shell penetrates the gates of heaven and reverberates in the ears of the gods. This conch shell is a perfect thing to place in front of your Buddha statue or just on a shelf. This conch shell horn is made with sterling and natural conch shell, turquoise, and coral. The retail value of the item is more than $1000. The age of the item is about 30 years. This conch shell is 10 x 4 x 4 inches around and was handmade in Nepal.
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