Southeast Asia, Burma, ca. 19th century CE. A fine and playable example of a large series of three brass gongs, decreasing in size as they hang down from a mahogany wood and rope framework. This wonderful instrument additionally includes 2 wooden mallets: 1 made completely of wood and the other with a fabulous orange-hued fabric covering. Burmese gongs are recognizable because of their prominent boss in the center, just slightly elevated from the rest of the gong body. The patina - caused by oxidation - is deliberately left even when the gongs are being played or is sometimes selectively cleaned away to create patterns like lotus flowers or stars. Size (largest gong): 10.9" Diameter (27.7 cm); 46.4" H (117.9 cm) when hung.
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection
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Condition
Dark gray patina on gong surface (left intentionally by the maker, as explained above). Slight dents and wear on surface of each gong from playing. Rope is all new; gong, mallets, and mahogany bar are original.