An ensemble of Burmese musicians playing traditional instruments at a funeral. Wood engraving after H.G. Robley.

  • Robley, Horatio Gordon, 1840-
Date:
1800-1899
Reference:
3198474i
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Description

This is likely an example of "hsaing wang", a traditional Burmese musical ensemble based on a number of gongs and drums. The large circular frame of drums is known as "pat waing", the smaller frame of metal drums is the "kyi wang"

Publication/Creation

1800-1899

Physical description

1 print : wood engraving ; image 15.8 x 23.2 cm

Creator/production credits

The musicians and instruments seem to be the same as shown in a smaller wood engraving after H.G. Robley. However, the building differs

Reference

Wellcome Collection 3198474i

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