NAM.1967-07-3-1

Bronze Tibetan horn (Dung-chen), nd. Collected by Lt George Allen Preston, 6th Gurkha Riles. Collapsible long trumpet made in three telescopic parts of hand-hammered copper tube, with brass cuffs and garland. The integral mouthpiece is missing. Brass ring-plate on bell flare. Dung-chen ("long trumpets") are associated with the monastic traditions of Tibetan Buddhism, and are usually played in pairs. From a collection of four items relating to Lt Col Preston, 6th Gurkha Rifles. Associated with 40th Pathans and 6th Gurkha Rifles, Tibet (1903-1904).

Younghusband Expedition, Tibet (1903-1904)