Carved Conch Shell

Maker Nepalese

Date17th Century

Made/manufacturedNepal

MediumShell

Dimensions6 3/4 x 4 3/4 x 4 3/4 in. (17.1 x 12.1 x 12.1 cm)

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LineMuseum purchase, gift of Dr. and Mrs. David A. Cofrin

Object number2001.30

Collections

DescriptionConch shell with elaborate carvings on parallel registers, including scenes of the 10 avatars of Vishnu.

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