| Native Name | Shankha |
| Object Number | A1008B |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Indian | Hindu |
| Provenience | India |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Conch Shell |
| Iconography | Flower |
| Description | Shankha. End blown. Smooth white polished conchshell, pierced at top to form mouth-hole. Eight pointed-lobed flower carved on outer surface. This is an attribute of Vishnu and is exclusively a religious instrument. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Sarah (William D.) Frishmuth, 1900 |
| Other Number | unknown - Seder Number |
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