Cymbal Case with Set of Cymbals
In Tibetan processions and dance, drums and cymbals set up basic rhythmic patterns for wind instruments, and in temple settings are used with bells to accompany chant.
Artwork Details
- Title: Cymbal Case with Set of Cymbals
- Date: late 17th century
- Geography: Tibet
- Culture: Chinese (Tibetan)
- Medium: Wood, cloth, metal
- Dimensions: Each cymbal: 3 1/8 × 13 5/8 × 13 5/8 in. (7.9 × 34.6 × 34.6 cm)
Cymbal case: 8 1/4 × 15 × 15 3/4 in. (21 × 38.1 × 40 cm) - Classification: Accessory
- Credit Line: Purchase, Frederick M. Lehman Bequest, 2003
- Object Number: 2003.465a–d
- Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments
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