Tibetan trunk with lotus and conch shell design (trapezoidal shape)
Size: LxWxH
Top: (width 17cm, depth 12cm, height 15cm)
Base: (width 20cm, depth 15cm, height 15cm)
Colour: burgundy red and green/gold
This beautiful wooden box is handcrafted in Nepal with traditional Tibetan Buddhist symbols. It is special because it is hand-carved from Himalayan wood, which is very light and durable. It can also be used as a jewelry box for personal items. Additionally, it makes a lovely decoration for our homes and offices, embodying the traditional art of Tibetan craftsmanship.
In Tibet, the conch shell (dung-gyas-'khyil) is one of the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Tibetan Buddhism and represents the glory of the Dharma's teachings, whose sound spreads like the shell itself, awakening all from ignorance. It also symbolizes the female deity, protection, and the sound proclaiming enlightenment, attracting the attention of monks during ceremonies.