Pair of Cymbals
ca. 1868 (made)
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Both cymbals are concave with a narrow moulded rim rising to a tiny boss at the centre. A tasseled cord would have been knotted inside a hole at each of their apexes.
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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Materials and techniques | Brass |
Brief description | A pair of Burmese brass cymbals. Konbaung Dynasty (1752-1885). Concave with a narrow moulded rim. ca. 1868 |
Physical description | Both cymbals are concave with a narrow moulded rim rising to a tiny boss at the centre. A tasseled cord would have been knotted inside a hole at each of their apexes. |
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Object history | Received from Burma Vienna Exhibition 1873 Historical significance: Struck together to produce a ringing tone they would have formed part of the musical entertainment at a Burmese pwe (musical and theatrical entertainment) |
Other number | 4575 - India Museum Slip Book |
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Accession number | 05106A/(IS) |
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Record created | May 1, 2001 |
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