Ritual Pellet Drum

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Ritual Pellet Drum

Tibet, circa 18th century
Tools and Equipment; musical instruments
Opaque watercolor on wood with skin and cowry shells; cotton and silk fittings
5 x 7 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (12.7 x 18.42 x 18.42 cm)
Purchased with funds provided by Harry and Yvonne Lenart (M.86.127)
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Pal, Pratapaditya. Art of Tibet. Expanded edition. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1990.
  • Huntington, John C. and Dina Bangdel.  The Circle of Bliss:  Buddhist Meditational Art.  Columbus:  The Columbus Museum of Art; Chicago:  Serindia Publications, 2003.