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Cymbals
Khuti tal, manjira or markass, a pair of small brass cymbals. Both have a hole at the apex of the dome or boss, and are incised with a pair of concentric rings. The cymbals are linked by a length of jute string that passes through the holes and is secured by knots.
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Before 2004 - Maker:
Killius, Rolf - Collection:
Horniman Museum and Gardens - Inventory number:
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Assam - Hornbostel-Sachs classification:111.142 Cymbals
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- Materials:jute, brass
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- Hornbostel-Sachs category:111.142 Cymbals
- Repository:Horniman Museum and Gardens
- Measurements:overall: 55 mm x 25 mm