Description:

Southeast Asia, Burma (Myanmar), ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A sizable, functional bronze 'nipple gong' used in both ceremonial and meditative contexts, suspended from a wooden hanging bar by woven cord. The gong features a shallow concave face with a raised central boss and thick rim, crafted to produce a deep, resonant tone when struck. Accompanied by a mallet with a wooden handle and a padded head wrapped in yellow-orange cloth, this ensemble represents a traditional Burmese percussive instrument associated with both Buddhist monastic practice and village ritual. The surface exhibits a naturally aged matte brown patina from handling and oxidation over time. Size of metal gong: 13.5" Diameter (34.3 cm); hanging length with rope: 32" L (81.3 cm)

Provenance: private Falls Church, Virginia, USA collection; ex-Artemis Fine Arts, 2022; ex-private Hawaii, USA collection, between 1995 to 2010

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  • Condition: Minor indentations and abrasions to gong, with modern tape residue within interior of gong, and minor staining and fraying to orange fabric on mallet. Nice patina throughout. Gong emits nice sound when struck with mallet. The suspension rope and wood crossbar are modern. Paired with a period mallet with a wooden handle and orange cloth-wrapped head.

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