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A chased-silver makara (sea dragon) head is prominently featured above the bell. Two wire barbels protrude from it's nose; it's eyes are formed by two turquoise stones set in raised wall mounts; and, one red coral stone is centered on it's forehead. A silver badge (below), also depicting a makara, is attached to the bell with two copper pins. Makara images are also prominently featured on the instrument's chased copper bell.
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Conch Shell |
Golden Fish |
Parasol |
Wheel |
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Conch Shell |
Golden Fish |
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Parasol |
Wheel |
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Golden Fish and Makara (Sea Dragon) |
Makara (Sea Dragon) and Conch Shell |
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Makara (Sea Dragons) |
Makara (Sea Dragon) |
A shallow-cup, silver mouthpiece is attached to conical, chased-silver mouthpiece ferrule on which auspicious symbols are set against a meandering flame background.
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Literature: Thomas E. Cross, Instruments of Burma, India, Nepal, Thailand and Tibet, The Shrine to Music Museum Catalog of the Collections, Vol. II, André P. Larson, editor (Vermillion: The Shrine to Music Museum, 1982), p. 18.
Thomas E. Cross, Instruments of Burma, India, Nepal, Thailand and Tibet, M.M. Thesis, University of South Dakota, May 1983, p. 80, plate XXVIII.