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Gong, 20th century
Miao culture; China
Bronze, paint and fiber; 8 × 8 × 2 in.
2019.22.30
An…
Gong
Gong, 20th century
Miao culture; China
Bronze, paint and fiber; 8 × 8 × 2 in.
2019.22.30
An…
Gong, 20th century Miao culture; China Bronze, paint and fiber; 8 × 8 × 2 in. 2019.22.30 Anonymous Gift

Gong

ClassificationsTools and Equipment-musical instruments-gongs
Culture Miao
Date20th Century
Collection SiteYunnan Province, China, Asia
MediumBronze, paint and fiber
Dimensions8 × 8 × 2 in. (20.3 × 20.3 × 5.1 cm)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift
Object number2019.22.30
DescriptionBronze gong with a circular protrusion in the middle painted gold, surrounded by an eight gold-painted triangular rays. The circumference of the gong has two, thin gold lines painted around it. There are two holes along its side, allowing a thin fibrous rope to be attached, forming a handle. The interior of the gong has large characters painted in red with a red sun painted in the center.
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