Old Tibetan Carved Conch Shell from India

It is amazing to realize that ancient conch shells such as this are found in Tibet and the Himalayas, which at one time was the ocean floor! These beloved shells are used as trumpets to call together religious assemblies, as musical instruments and as a vessel to hold holy water.

This shell is intricately carved with the revered Medicine Buddha. He is a significant figure in Mahayana Buddhism, particularly in Tibetan and Himalayan culture. He is regarded as the Buddha of healing, able to dispel sickness and disease. This fossilized conch shell is 5 inches long and 9.5 inches around its widest perimeter. It's the perfect size for a personal altar, to hold in your hands for meditation, and it's an intriguing and fascinating work of art.