A1108-008
        
          
          
          
            Tingshas Or Cymbal With Vajra And Lotus Motif In Embroidered Pouch
          
            With Horn Striker
          
            Bhutan
          
            20th C.
          
            Bronze
          
            Horn & Silk
          
          
            $895.00
          
         
        
        
       
      
      
      
        Tingshas are small prayer cymbals used by Tibetan Buddhist monks during ceremonial functions or meditations. Oftentimes they come in pairs, joined by a leather cord or chain, or sometimes with a horn striker. When struck they produce clear, high-pitched tones with beautiful harmonic overtones. Many tingshas are embossed with auspicious Buddhist symbols or mantras. Together with singing bowls, they are used during sound healing meditations.