A Pair of Burmese Bronze Alloy Cymbals

A pair of Burmese bronze alloy cymbals, now strung together with a modern stainless steel chain. They are used in the same way as the Tibetan Buddhist ritual instrument, the Ding-sha (cymbal). Estimated to be from the 19th-20th century, these belong to Burma's tradition of bronze bell culture. The sound of bronze bells is believed to possess protective power, warding off evil spirits and ghosts, or invoking the blessings of benevolent deities. This is similar to the Tibetan Buddhist ritual instrument, the Ding-sha. Today, they can be used to purify space energy, for spiritual meditation, or to harmonize the feng shui of a space. ************************* Burma is a country that strictly controls the export of cultural artifacts. Antique relics are prohibited from being taken out of the country. Items like Buddha statues and metal ritual objects such as prayer beads... are not permitted to be exported! 5500-113.10.08