An ensemble of Burmese musicians playing traditional instruments at a funeral. Wood engraving after H.G. Robley.
- Robley, Horatio Gordon, 1840-
- Date:
- 1800-1899
- Reference:
- 3198473i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
This is likely an example of "hsaing wang", a traditional Burmese musical ensemble based on a number of gongs and drums. The large circular frame of drums is known as "pat waing", the smaller frame of metal drums is the "kyi wang"
Publication/Creation
1800-1899
Physical description
1 print : wood engraving ; image 14.3 x 19.9 cm
Contributors
Lettering
A Burmese band. (From a sketch taken at a native funeral at Rangoon by Lieut.-Colonel Robley, 91st Argyllshire Highlanders.)
Reference
Wellcome Collection 3198473i
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Where to find it
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