Cymbals
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Cymbals

TitleCymbals
Date19th century 19th century
Mediummetal, leather
ClassificationIdiophone-Concussion
OriginAfrican African
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineThe Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Cymbals” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 19th century. It is executed in metal, leather and classified as idiophone-concussion. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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