Samurai Horagai Conch Shell Trumpets
with beautiful patination. Conch shells were used by buddhist monks to summon the gods and the Samurai used them as trumpets to mobilize troops. Measurements - Shell A: 10"h. x 5"w. 4"d. Shell B: 12 1/2"h. x 8"w. x 6 1/2"d. Shell C:13"h. x 7"w. x 5"d. Shell D: 15"h. x 8"w. x 6"d. Shell E: 11 3/4"h. x 6"w. x 4 3/4"d. Priced as a group, but can be sold separately.
- Period
- c.1880
- Origin
- Japan
- Item #
- A5436