Shoupan, pair of bamboo clappers threaded on a red cord with a tassel. Inscription in Chinese characters on one side. Made circa 1975. Over all length of each clapper: 182mm.
111.13 Concussion troughs or trough clappers
Continue exploring musical instruments

31 Simple chordophones or zithers

423.211-71 Chromatic labrosones with fingerholes with cylinder bore, with keys

321.321-71 Necked bowl lutes sounded by bowing with a bow

421.221.12
Collection Information
These objects are only a part of our collections, of which there are more than 350,000 objects. This information comes from our collections database. Some of this is incomplete and there may be errors. This part of the website is also still under construction, so there may be some fields repeated or incorrectly formatted information.
The database retains language taken from historical documents to help research. Please note that some records may feature language and reflect systems of thinking that are outdated and offensive. The database also includes information on objects that are considered secret or sacred by some communities.
If you have any further information about objects in our collections, can suggest corrections to our information or if you see content requiring immediate action, please contact us: enquiry@horniman.ac.uk