Conch Shell Trumpet

51-46-75

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 51-46-75
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese
Provenience Japan
Period Edo Period
Section Asian
Materials Conch Shell | Brass
Description

Used by the mountain ascetics known as Yamabushi (one who sleeps in the mountain) of the Shugendo tradition. Large conch shell, ridged surface, brownish color over white; inside pink cream; brass mouthpiece with 5 lobes of brass attached to shell.

Credit Line Gift of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1951
Other Number 08-345 - Philadelphia Museum of Art Number | L-238-75 - Old Loan Number | A-1008 - Seder Number

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