A hard stone shell, Sino-Tibetan, 19th - 20th century and a wooden base, China, 19th century - A miniature conch carved in beige agate with brown veins, surrounded by fine metal braiding and metal nail heads on the upper part. Could be a Tibetan or Nepalese ritual object. - A round wooden base resting on five feet, carved and decorated with intertwined ropes. Length: 7.5 cm; diameter: 13.3 cm