《徐霞客游记·粤西游日记二十五》
铜鼓在府城内的城隆庙中，是伏波将军马援的遗物，鼓声如虎吼，而形状十分奇特。
铜鼓在郡城内城隍庙，为马伏波遗物，声如吼虎，而状甚异。
The copper drum was in Chenglong Temple in the prefectural city. It was the relic of General Ma Yuan, who quelled the rebellion. The sound of the drum resembled the roar of a tiger, and its shape was very unique.