An ensemble of Burmese musicians playing traditional instruments at a funeral. Wood engraving, 1872, after H.G. Robley.

  • Robley, Horatio Gordon, 1840-
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1872
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34079i
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An ensemble of Burmese musicians playing traditional instruments at a funeral. Wood engraving, 1872, after H.G. Robley. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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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"

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[London] : [Illustrated London News]

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1 print : wood engraving ; image 16 x 23.5 cm

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Burmese musicians, see page 334.

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Wellcome Collection 34079i

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