This Tibetan Silver and Copper Conch shell trumpet (rag gshog-ma) measures approximately 14 inches by 10 inches by 3 inches in depth.

This right-turning shell, itself one of the eight auspicious symbols, with an attached wing and elongated posterior rod. Repoussé details on wing depict a sea dragon (makara) and the eight auspicious symbols. The added wing lengthens the cavity, producing a lower pitch, as well as serving a decorative function.

The Tibetan silver in this trumpet is a mixed silver/ white metal and is not sterling or coin silver. IT IS PRIMARILY COPPER , BUT THE WORKMANSHIP ON IT IS OUTSTANDING.

It is in very good condition, except for a slight crimp or dent at the mouth piece and some slight corrosion on the wing.

It is very similar to one in the National Music Museum in the collection of the University of South Dakota (internet link below):