An undecorated (Dharma) conch shell. Chö dung ཆོས་དུང (Wylie chos dung). Conches are used to announce the arrival of Lama Mani or the start of their narrative performances. 17.5 cm long. Creation dates: Probably late 19th Century. Unknown date but over 100 years old. Custodial history: An item from Tibet but purchased in Nepal by the owner and her late husband after fleeing Tibet. Extent and format of original material: One conch. Owner(s) of original material: Passang Dolma and her late husband Buchen Norgye.
An undecorated (Dharma) conch shell [Late 19th century]
File details
Creation date:
Late 19th century
Content type:
Artefact
Place of origin:
India.
Originals information:
The original material is located at the The home of Passang Dolma.
Reference:
EAP1016/2/1/1
Level:
File
Extent:
3 TIFF images
Digitisation date:
2019
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