Theatrical Cymbal

A863B

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

Native Name Bo
Object Number A863B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Section Asian
Materials Metal
Description

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. Part of a set with A863A, this one has 斯 (is, " this") written on the outer surface in black ink. The two black ink phrases on the inner surface. The first one reads: 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.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Sarah (William D.) Frishmuth, 1900
Other Number I-246 - Seder Number

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