Theatrical Cymbal

Bo 鈸. Used in theatrical performances, processions, etc. Thin, metal, circular, slightly concave rim, convex surface with raised boss in the center. Leather handles through hole in center of boss. There are two in the set, played by crashing the inner faces against each other. There is a leather strap through the center of each - the player should stick their hands through these. This one has 和 or 扣 (he/kou, "harmony/smash") written on three outer surface in black ink. On the inner surface, the number 34 is written in red ink, and there are two phrases in black ink: these one on the right is difficult to make out but might be 金關中市，西義豐號 (something about the place of manufacture, most likely). The second phrase is 響器出門，概不退換 ("Once the percussion instrument has gone out the door, there are generally no refunds or returns"). Metal broken at boss.