FANTASTIC FIND , LARGE ANTIQUE TIBETAN TINGSHAS OR CYMBALS IN THE ORIGINAL CASE - READ DESCRIPTION

FANTASTIC FIND , LARGE ANTIQUE TIBETAN BRONZE TINGSHAS OR CYMBALS IN THE ORIGINAL CASE

Tibetan tingsha (or Ting-Sha) (Tibetan: , Wylie: ting-shags) are small cymbals used in prayer and rituals by Tibetan Buddhist practitioners. Two cymbals are joined together by a leather strap or chain. The cymbals are struck together producing a clear and high pitched tone. Typical sizes range from 2.54 inches in diameter. Tingsha are very thick and produce a unique long ringing tone. Antique tingsha were made from special bronze alloys that produce harmonic overtones.

Fine quality examples of antiques or the rare pair of carefully matched new tingsha will sound identical.

Antique tingsha are rare and quite expensive. Sometimes two cymbals that do not match are paired together. Single cymbals are often sold with a bone or piece of wood attached, so the instrument is still functional even though the mating cymbal has been lost.

Tingsha are unique in form and function and distinctly different from Indian, Nepali, Chinese, Turkish or other cymbals.

SIZE IS 110mm DIAMETER X 50mm AND WEIGHS 800g

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