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Jhali

Copper alloy cymbals connected by 2-ply twisted string. "Cymbals used by Hindus during performance of ' puja'. Locally manufactured." (Quoted from donor' s notes in archive).

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  • Materials:Metal; Bronze; Plant Fibre
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  • Repository:Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge
  • Measurements:L: 285mm; W: 88mm; H: 15mm. Cymbals D: 90 mm each; String L: 210 mm; total L; 300 mm