Preview
Medium
Gilt-Bronze, Conch Shell, small colored stones
Signature
Inscription on inside of curved bronze
Identification #
92-021
Height
11"
Width
5.5"
Depth
5.5"
Collection/Provenance
Chester Fritz Library, East Asian Room
Status
Stored: S8A (Box 1)
Location
UND Art Collections Repository
Additional Information
Tanrtric Buddhist gilt-bronze mounted conch shell. There are small round red colored stones embedded around the edges of the bronze but most are missing. Bronze is detailed with 2 fish and several other intricate large designs that are all surrounded by a simpler design. There are two separate pieces of bronze and a hanging hook on the narrow end on the conch. Inscription on inside of curved bronze.
Comes with text panel that says:
MONGOLIAN HORN
ADORNED WITH CARVED BRASS, THIS CONCH SHELL WAS BLOWN BY MONKS OR LAMAS.
Condition
Fair
Condition Notes
Shell - scratches, Bronze - missing most embedded stones, tarnished, attachment to shell repaired with glue but starting to come apart
Rights
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