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Conch shell trumpet. From Tibet, 18th-19th CE. In Buddhist temples in Tibet and China, the conch was used to call the monks to services. A very lively gilt copper dragon stands in high relief against a background of clouds. The scales of his body and tail have applied semi-precious stones, and the end of his tail is a flame. Each claw holds a metal conch shell. 44 x 25 cm. Inv. OA 1992.12-14.16.
Location
British Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART190322
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
3600px × 2414px
Photo Credit
© The Trustees of the British Museum / Art Resource, NY
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18th century CE
19th century CE
Copper
Dragon
Gilt
Relief
Shell
Tibetan Art
Trumpet