2.5 to 3 inches in DIAMETER. Below are two simple recordings done on laptop computer. The actual tone lasts much longer Listen to this Tingsha here Listen to this Tingsha another way here These are made from an alloy of bronze, zinc, iron and have a clear delightful and mind-clearing tone. From Wikipedia - Tingshas are two cymbals are joined together by a leather strap or chain. The cymbals are struck together producing a clear and high pitched tone. Typical sizes range from 2.5–4 inches in diameter. Tingsha are very thick and produce a unique long ringing tone. Are the ones we sell antique, incredibly rare religious ritual bells?Nope. Not for this price, my friends. But honestly antique tingshas may have lost their tonal quality and matching synchronous tones after years of use. Plus who knows what karma the monks left on them, doing all their cleansing? We suggest that new ones, if you bless them yourselves, connect them with the Divine Source for a spiritual tuning, might work perfectly for your needs. |