Description:

**Originally Listed At $350**

Southeast Asia, Burma, ca. 19th century CE. A fine and playable example of bronze nipple gong boasting a lotus flower lightly incised into the patina around the raised "nipple" at the center, all hanging from a mahogany wood and rope framework, and accompanied by a wooden mallet with a fabulous bright orange fabric covering. 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 is deliberately left even when the gongs are being played or is sometimes selectively cleaned away to create patterns like lotus flowers or stars as here. Size: 19.1" W x 41.2" H (48.5 cm x 104.6 cm)

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-private Hawaii, USA collection, 2000

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#172866

  • Condition: Slight dents and wear on surface from playing. Rope is all new; mahogany bar and mallet are original. Otherwise, intact, excellent, and playable with great patina.

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