The white conch shell [Sanskrit: »shankha«, Tibetan: »dun«] is used broadly during Buddhist rituals. Conch shells are blown during rituals as a sound offering. It is a custom to blow a conch shell by a monk looking into the four directions during the Morning Prayer.
The conch shell in Tibetan Buddhist dharma symbolizes the far-reaching sound of the Buddha's sacred teaching, which spreads in all directions like the sound of the conch trumpet.
For Tibetans, the shell is a symbol of power and authority. The blast of the trumpet, the reverberating sound of the truth of the dharma, is able to banish evil in all its forms.
Despite its small size compared to the massive trumpets found in Tibetan monasteries, this instrument can still be used as a wind instrument. However, it does require a certain amount of practice.
The shell is genuine, it is not a model. It is in reasonable condition, it has a g ood patina and signs of use and age.
Age: Probably 19th century
| Property | Value |
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| Measurements: | 3.7 x 2.2 x 2" | 9.5 x 5.7 x 5.2 cm |
| Price: | 128 $ | 110 € |
| Shipment: | Parcel Service from Germany |
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