Shell | Yale University Art Gallery

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11th–12th century

In Buddhist ceremonies, decorated shells function as instruments and containers for holy water.

Medium: Conch with carved decoration
Dimensions: 6 5/16 × 3 9/16 in. (16 × 9 cm)
Credit Line: Lent by Steven M. Kossak, B.A. 1972
Loan number: ILE2017.17.9
Geography: India
Culture: Indian
Period: Pala period (ca. 750–1100)
Classification: Sculpture
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