19th century Possibly a Mongolian bishguur or other trumpet-like musical instrument, the mouthpiece connected to a curved neck formed from bone mounted to an elaborately rendered body, most surfaces cast in a profusion of chased and raised relief decoration, further adorned in gilt shou medallions and a lantsa script Sanskrit inscription, as well as turquoise and coral cabochons, and a skull shaped silver pendant hanging from the underside. 15 3/4in (40cm) long