422.112-7 (single) oboes with conical bore, with fingerhole stopping

Rgya-gling, shawm. One of a pair with 24.8.56/40. Diameter of bell: 185mm. Diameter of pirouette: 57 mm

The rgya-gling is a double reed instrument used in Tibetan Buddhist rituals. It is similar to a Western oboe, although the bore is much more widely flared, giving the instrument a more strident tone. The playing technique involves enclosing the whole reed within the mouth and circular breathing to create a continuous air flow through the instrument. The finger holes are covered using the second joint of each finger. Rgya-gling are always played in pairs.

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
M24.8.56/41
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 610 x 181 mm; Diameter of bell: 185mm. Diameter of pirouette: 57 mm
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
wood; copper alloy; metal
CATEGORY
Musical Instruments
LOCATION
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