Cymbal
19th century (made)
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Small cymbals such as this are used in religious ceremonies in Tibet. They are essential in offering ceremonies to the peaceful deities representing sound, as one of the five senses being offered.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Cast bell metal |
| Brief description | A pair of bell-metal cymbals of convex shape with, Tibet, 19th century |
| Physical description | A pair of bell-metal cymbals of convex shape with small rounded boss at the centre of each. Holes in the side of each boss take a leather loop and a connecting chain of brass joins the two pieces. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Lord Curzon |
| Object history | Bequest of Lord Curzon |
| Summary | Small cymbals such as this are used in religious ceremonies in Tibet. They are essential in offering ceremonies to the peaceful deities representing sound, as one of the five senses being offered. |
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| Accession number | IM.145 & A-1927 |
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| Record created | December 19, 2006 |
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