Description:

Southeast Asia, Burma, ca. early 20th century CE. A fine and playable brass gong hanging from a mahogany wood and rope framework, 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 played or is sometimes selectively cleaned away to create patterns like the lotus flower seen here. Size: 10.3" W x 27" H (26.2 cm x 68.6 cm)

The shape of the Burmese gong is one of the most recognizable. They are normally made from bronze and have a prominent round boss sitting on a slightly convex curving face with the edge of the boss being slightly recessed. There is a prominent lip moving over to a gently inwardly sloping rim which is deep - usually 1.5" (3cm) to 5" (12cm) depending on the size of the gong. The oxidized layer is left on the metal and can either be slate grey, black or bottle green in color. The oxidized layer is often scraped to reveal various patterns, with lotus flower petals or star flower mandala patterns being the most common.

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection

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#143657

  • Condition: Some fraying and staining to orange cloth on mallet. Otherwise, intact, excellent, and playable with nice patina throughout.

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