A large silver repoussée conch horn (dung dkar). Tibet, 18th/19th century - image-1
A large silver repoussée conch horn (dung dkar). Tibet, 18th/19th century - image-2
A large silver repoussée conch horn (dung dkar). Tibet, 18th/19th century - image-1A large silver repoussée conch horn (dung dkar). Tibet, 18th/19th century - image-2

Lot 85 Dα

A large silver repoussée conch horn (dung dkar). Tibet, 18th/19th century

Auction 1213 - overview Cologne
09.12.2022, 11:00 - Asian Art
Estimate: 2.200 € - 3.000 €
Result: 3.024 € (incl. premium)
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A large silver repoussée conch horn (dung dkar). Tibet, 18th/19th century

Decorated to the wing in repoussée with a dragon and a phoenix above a stylized mountain landscape and surrounded by tendril motifs. The dragon holds the Buddhist emblems double fish, conch shell and umbrella of honour in its claws, the bell is decorated with an endless knot, mahakala and a treasure vase. Around the rim borders of flowers and lotus leaves set with small turquoises. The back closed with a copper plate engraved with an inscription. The shell with incised decoration and inscription.
Length 43 cm

As a ritual wind instrument, the snail is called the "white Dharma sea snail trumpet", which is played in the tantric ritual during the offering and praise and invitation of the peaceful deities.

西藏 十八/十九世紀
鑲銀八吉祥嵌寶石海螺殼
来源: 德國杜塞爾多夫私人收藏

Provenance

Private collection, Düsseldorf