Conch Shell Trumpet
Native Name:
Horakai
Object Number:
A726
Current Location:
Collections storage
Culture:
Japanese
Provenience:
Japan
Date Made:
19th Century-1866
Early Date:
1800
Late Date:
1866
Section:
Asian
Materials:
Conch Shell
Copper Alloy
Description:
Conch shell trumpet, Horakai. Used by temple priests prior to 1866.
Credit Line:
Gift of Sarah (Mrs. William D.) Frishmuth
Other Number:
Current & Past Exhibitions:
Buddhism: History and Diversity of a Great Tradition (12 Dec 1985 - 21 Oct 2012)
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