Finger cymbals
Vernacular Name
- Ting-ting shags
- Tingsha
Date1990-2000 ca.
Place MadeTibet, Asia
Serial No.none
SignednoneMarkingsStamped on underside of each finger cymbal, the mantra "om mani padme"
DescriptionTwo spun-silver cymbals with the eight auspicious symbols on the top of each. Used in personal meditation and offerings. Usually played by gently striking the outer edge of cymbals together, while horizontally positioned.
DimensionsDiameter: 68.4 mm
Edge thickness: 6.5 mm
Diameter of knob: 28.3 mm
Credit LineGift of Western International Music, Inc., 2001
Object number10069
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