Traditional Thai antique cymbals “Ching”

Discover this authentic pair of Thai Ching cymbals , a traditional instrument used in classical Thai music , ritual processions , and certain sacred dances where their clear, metallic sound serves to mark the rhythm. These antique cymbals display a beautiful natural patina, a testament to their age and use.

Their shape and use are reminiscent of the famous Tibetan tingsha , with which they share the function of marking time in musical and ceremonial practice. The Ching produce a bright, lively sound, capable of creating a ritual or festive atmosphere depending on how they are struck. An ideal piece for a collector, Buddhist practitioner, or musician seeking an authentic tone.

Features :
📍 Origin: Thailand
🎶 Instrument: Ritual “Ching” cymbals
⛩ Uses: Traditional music, sacred dances, ceremonies
📐 Dimensions: Diameter: 65 mm
⚓ Weight: 190 grams

These Thai cymbals bear the imprint of time: a warm patina, a living metal, still vibrating with musical memory. With each strike, a clear wave is born, like the echo of a temple, a procession, a suspended moment. The hands that grasp them will offer this sound anew to the world, like a cycle that closes and is reborn.