Description:

Southeast Asia, Burma/Myanmar, ca. 19th century CE. A lovely and playable example of a large series of three brass gongs, decreasing in size as they hang down from a mahogany wood and rope framework. Also included is a pair of wooden mallets: one with a fabulous bright orange fabric covering and the other resembling a hammer with a cylindrical head and slender handle, all painted black. Burmese gongs are recognizable because of their prominent boss (nipple) in the center, just slightly recessed from the rest of the gong body. The patina - caused by oxidation - is deliberately left even when the gongs are being played or is sometimes selectively cleaned away to create patterns like lotus flowers or stars. Size of complete item when hung: 9" W x 38" H (22.9 cm x 96.5 cm); Size of largest gong: 8" W (20.3 cm)

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-Hawaii, USA collection

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#146476

  • Condition: Dark grey patina on gong surface (left intentionally by the maker, as explained above). Slight dents and wear on surface of each gong from playing. Rope is all new; gong, mallet, and mahogany bar are original.

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