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Conch Shell Trumpet (Rag Gshog-ma), Tibet, 20th Century
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NMM 7199. Conch shell trumpet (rag gshog-ma), Tibet, 20th century. Left-turning shell with attached, silver-plated brass wing and elongated posterior rod. Repoussé on wing depicts a sea dragon (makara) and the eight auspicious symbols. Wing lengthens the cavity, producing a lower pitch, as well as serves a decorative function. Joe R. and Joella F. Utley Collection, 1999.
All conch shell trumpets, in the Tibetan-Buddhist tradition, are referred to as dung dkar. Those that feature an attached wing bear the special designation rag gshog-ma.
Sea Dragon (Makara) in Repoussé
Note: no larger images are available for the eight auspicious symbols images below.
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Parasol
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Golden Fish
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Treasure Vase
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Lotus
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Conch Shell
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Endless Knot
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Victory Banner
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Wheel
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Conch Shell and Lotus Blossom Ornaments
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Conch Shell
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Lotus Blossom Ornament
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