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Title
Rkangling
Description
Tibetan; Rkangling; Aerophone-Lip Vibrated-horn
Date 19th century
date QS:P571,+1850-00-00T00:00:00Z/7
Medium Copper, coral, stones
Dimensions L. 36.8cm (14 1/2in.)
institution QS:P195,Q160236
Current location
Musical Instruments
Accession number
46.34.70
Credit line Gift of Miss Alice Getty, 1946
References
  • [46.34.70] Rkangling. Tibet (19th century
    date QS:P,+1850-00-00T00:00:00Z/7
    ).
    "​ Dimensions: L. 36.8cm (14 1/2in.) ",
    "​ Classification: Aerophone-Lip Vibrated-trumpet / trombone ",
    "​ Credit Line: Gift of Miss Alice Getty, 1946 ",
    "​ [Description] The thighbone of a lama priest is the original form of the metal trumpets in this case. A single rkang-gling ('leg bone flute') is used with a pellet drum to escape epidemics. Pairs signal the entry of ritual dancers, and perform rituals connected with fierce deities. The head of a chu-srin (Sanskrit: makara), a sea monster or a dragon, often provides a decorative metalwork bell. When the rkang-gling is made of metal, bosses decorated with trefoils cover the joints where the sections of cooper and/or silver tube are joined. The trefoil, a three cusped design, is an emblem of power and authority and is used as the head of a scepter. The chu-srin and dragon are associated with water and rain and may decorate the rkang-gling. "
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https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/505280

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