Vintage Indian Marble Shankh / Puja Conch in ORIGINAL Velvet Presentation Box
This is a religious item used for puja / personal worship. It is not a tourist trinket.
Vintage (c. 1950 - 1960) carved white marble shankh (sacred conch) with intricate hand-painted red, green and gold floral decoration. The shankh is housed in a fitted, hinged blue velvet-covered presentation box with two heavy metal clasps and a fabric-lined interior.
In Hinduism, the shankh (conch shell) is a sacred symbol, particularly associated with Lord Vishnu. It is traditionally blown during puja and other religious ceremonies and represents purity, auspiciousness, and the sacred sound of creation. Decorative shankh are also used as devotional and temple objects.
This piece is solid and quite heavy for its approximately 6-inch size and has beautiful decorative detailing. The presentation box appears to be period and is included.
Condition: Vintage / estate condition. Please see photos for the best representation of the condition and decoration. No maker’s label or markings were found.
Approximate size: 6” long; presentation box approximately 6” × 4”.
A distinctive Indian devotional/decorative piece suitable for a collector of religious art, Indian handicrafts, marble objects, or unusual vintage curiosities.
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