Horn

Description

Horagai, a triton shell with a perforated spire and a metal mouthpiece, with silken shoulder cord and tassels attached, used by Buddhist mountain ascetics (yamabushi): Japan

Museum reference

A.1911.232.11

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Horn

Production information

Japan, East Asia

Style / Culture

Buddhist

Materials

Triton shell, Metal, Silk

Associations

Neil Gordon Munro Collection

Exhibitions

• Exploring East Asia (08 Feb 2019)
  National Museum of Scotland

• Man and Music (16 Aug 1983 - 15 Jan 1984)
  Royal Scottish Museum

References

Man and Music (Royal Scottish Museum, 1983), p. 61

On display

national museum of scotland »
level 5 »
world cultures, exploring east asia