Conch Shell Trumpet

A1008A

From: India

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number A1008A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Indian | Hindu
Provenience India
Section Asian
Materials Conch Shell
Technique Carved
Iconography Flower
Description

Similar to A1008B but smaller. End blown. Smooth white polished conchshell, pierced at top to form mouth-hole. Eight pointed-lobed flower carved on outer surface. This is an attribute of Vishnu and is exclusively a religious instrument.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Sarah (William D.) Frishmuth, 1900
Other Number unknown - Seder Number

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