Lot 53
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Southeast Asia, Burma, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A beautiful, playable, bronze gong that hangs from a mahogany wood and rope framework. The impressive instrument boasts a discoid body with a raised nipple boss at the center, all decorated with white and red pigments to display the image of a lotus flower. Also included is 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. Size: 18.5" W x 39.4" H (47 cm x 100.1 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, 1995 to 2010; ex Hawaii, USA collection, 2000
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#170983
- Condition: Some discoloration to the mallet cloth. 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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