Dung-chen (Telescoping trumpet)
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Alternative TitleZangs-dung |
InstrumentDung-chen/Trumpets/Wind/Musical Instrument ; Dung-chen |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Date MadeCirca 1975 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Long telescopic trumpet; copper body with brass decorative cuffs. Conical bore profile; three-part construction; 'telescopic' mounting and demounting; fixed mouthpiece; bell diameter 120mm. Repair History: Mouthpiece has been re-soldered. Dung chen, literally, "great trumpet," are made from several different materials and are typically identified by association with those materials, including brass (rag dung), copper (zangs dung) and silver (dngul dung). Overall size: 1738mm. |
NotesP.R. Cooke, 1993. |
Measurements1738. |
Provenanceex- C.W. Monk collection. ; on loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number3174 |