Thighbone trumpet, from an assembled set of items used in Severance (Chöd) Practice

Historical period(s): 19th century

Medium: Human femur (thighbone), leather, pigments; silver with coral and turquoise insets, and silk

Dimensions: H x W x D: 32.5 × 7.3 × 6.5 cm (12 13/16 × 2 7/8 × 2 9/16 in)

Geography: Central or Eastern Tibet

Credit Line: The Alice S. Kandell Collection

Collection: Alice S. Kandell Collection

Accession Number: S2015.28.12.1

On View Location: Sackler Gallery 22: Encountering the Buddha

Classification(s): Ceremonial Object, Musical Instrument

Type: Trumpet

Keywords: Alice S. Kandell Collection, Buddhism, tantra, Tibet

Provenance: Provenance information is currently unavailable

Previous Owner(s): Alice S. Kandell

Published References

Marylin M. Rhie Robert A.F. Thurman. A Shrine for Tibet: The Alice S. Kandell Collection. New York and London. VI-2e, 232-234.

Collection Area(s): South Asian and Himalayan Art

Web Resources: Whistler's Neighborhood; Google Cultural Institute

Rights Statement: Copyright with museum

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