Ritual Conch Shell Trumpet (Dung-Dkar)

Tibet

19th Century

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Ritual Conch Shell Trumpet (Dung-Dkar)
Date: 19th Century
Culture: Tibet
Medium: Conch shell, silver, turquoise and coral
Dimensions: 22cm long
Classification: Musical instruments
Credit Line: Purchase, Josephine L. Berger-Nadler Endowment Fund and funds from various donors, 2022
Object Number: 2022.302
Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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