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Circular form with raised dome, small hole in center. Green patina.

This cymbals is bronze. Its dimensions are: H x diam. (a): 1.9 x 15.6 cm (3/4 x 6 1/8 in.) H x diam. (b): 1.7 x 15.3 cm (11/16 x 6 in.).

This cymbals is from Iran and dated ca. 1000 BC.

Gift of Paul Manheim. This object came to our collection as a Gift, in 1967.

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