20th century AD. A large Tibetan conch shell overlaid with silver-coloured metal; to the top three bands of repoussé patterning with Tibetan motifs, to the bottom repoussé lotus pattern with piriform cloison turquoise to the front and cloison turquoise to the end; to the wing a circular cloison coral flanked by two dragons. 690 grams, 22.5cm (8 3/4"). Property of a West London collector. [No Reserve] Fine condition.