â–¡ A PAIR OF RITUAL CYMBALS (ROLMO), TIBET, 19TH CENTURY

alloy, the interior of the domes with red and gold svastika design, each with leather handle, in wood and cloth hinged case 16cm diam., 4cm deep approx. each cymbal; 7.5cm high, 18cm diam. (case)

The rolmo is played by the priest master of ceremonies, known as Oom-dse. It is also played during mask dances. For further information, see Daniel A. Scheidegger, 'Tibetan Ritual Music', Rikon 1988, pp.59-60.