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Rgya-gling;Shawm

Rgya-gling, a double-reed shawm, with wooden body and brass and copper bell. The body is bound with brass bands set with blue and red stones (glass?). The top where the reed is attached is also brass.

  • Date:
    c.1934
  • Maker:
    Anonymous
  • Collection:
    Bate Collection, Oxford
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  • Place of production:
    Tibet, Ghoom
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  • Materials:Brass;Metal;Copper;Metal;Wood;Plant;Glass?
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  • Repository:Bate Collection, Oxford
  • Measurements:Max L = 620 mm Max Diam [bell] = 143 mm