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trumpet
Object Type
trumpet
Museum number
1992,1214.16
Description
Trumpet. Made of conch shell with copper, gilt copper alloy and semi precious stones. Metal pendant with dragon motif.
Production date
18thC-19thC
Findspot
Found/Acquired:
Tibet
Materials
gold
copper
copper alloy
Technique
gilded
Dimensions
Height:
44 centimetres
Width:
25 centimetres
Bibliographic references
Willis 1999 / Tibet: Life, Myth and Art
(p. 66)
Location
On display
(G33/dc60a/s3)
Subjects
dragon
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Johannes Nikolaus Schmitt
Donated by:
Mareta Meade
Acquisition date
1992
Department
Asia
Registration number
1992,1214.16