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Loan Object
Shell
11th–12th century
Conch with carved decoration
6 5/16 × 3 9/16 in. (16 × 9 cm)
Lent by Steven M. Kossak, B.A. 1972
ILE2017.17.9
In Buddhist ceremonies, decorated shells function as instruments and containers for holy water.
Geography:
India
Culture:
Indian
Period:
Pala period (ca. 750–1100)
Classification:
Sculpture
Note: This electronic record was created from historic documentation that does not necessarily reflect the Yale University Art Gallery’s complete or current knowledge about the object. Review and updating of such records is ongoing.