Cymbals Item Number: Ee4.26 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Pair of cymbals attached with a twisted black cord. Each has a symmetrical and identical design. Convex faces: design of two dragons, separated by two double thunderbolts. Concave faces: one double thunderbolt.
History Of Use
Used to accompany Buddhist ritual chanting.
Cultural Context
for daily worship.
Iconographic Meaning
A thunderbolt known also as a dorge or vajra, is a symbol used to represent power in both Hindu and Tibetan Buddhist practice.
Item History
- Made in Tibet
- Collected between 1955 and 1973
- Owned by Victor Hardy before December 11, 1979
- Received from Victor Hardy (Donor) on December 11, 1979
What
- Name
- Cymbals
- Identification Number
- Ee4.26
- Type of Item
- cymbal
- Material
- bronze metal and fibre
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast and incised
- Overall
- height 3.6 cm, diameter 8.8 cm
Who
- Culture
- Tibetan
- Previous Owner
- Victor Hardy
- Received from
- Victor Hardy (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Tibet
When
- Collection Date
- between 1955 and 1973
- Ownership Date
- before December 11, 1979
- Acquisition Date
- on December 11, 1979
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0580/0036