Not currently on display at the V&A

Pair of Cymbals

ca. 1868 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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.


Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Cymbal
  • Cymbal
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.
Dimensions
  • Both diameter: 22.2cm
Style
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
Collection
Accession number
05106A/(IS)

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Record createdMay 1, 2001
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