Dung dkar

Tibet, 19th century

Conch shell, silver. This ceremonial object represents one of the eight emblems of Buddha – a white conch shell, here set into silver repoussé relief featuring leaves, tendrils, and a cobalt bead.

H: 15 cm

O 1296

Gift of Vladimír Piskáček, 1999.

A Dung Dkar is a musical instrument used in ceremonies.