an image of a silver and turquoise ring with a bird on ita close up of a white shell with a turquoise stone in ita silver fish shaped object with a turquoise stone in it ' s mouthan image of a close up of a silver object on a white surfacean image of a close up of a silver object with a turquoise stone in the centeran image of a silver and white shell with a turquoise bead on ita silver object with a shell inside of it
DE BAECQUE et Associés - Lyon

227 - Autonomous Region of Tibet (China)
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Estimate €100 - €150
Description
Autonomous Region of Tibet (China) Shankha conch – Dung Dkar made from the Turbinella pyrum shell, harvested from the coasts of India and Sri Lanka. The tip of the shell has been cut off to create a mouthpiece. The conch is then covered with a sheet of patterned silver-coloured metal and adorned with semi-precious stones, turquoise and coral. The Shankha conch is played during Buddhist rituals. L: 17 cm A beautiful harmony of materials and colours.
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About the sale MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Auction location
Auction time 10/08/2026 at 2:30 PM
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