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Temple Gong
This bronze gong was used to call Buddhist monks to prayer and also in their services. The ring from one beat can be heard for a long time.
This bronze gong has a lacquered wood stand and silk covered cushion. The beater of wood has a lacquered handle and leather covered stem.
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000-190-004-311-C |
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National Museums Scotland |
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0098: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland A.1912.803 C |
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19th century 19th century 19th century 19th century
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Material: |
Bronze; studded surface / lacquered wood / silk-covered / wood, leather-covered stem, lacquered handle Bronze; studded surface / lacquered wood / silk-covered / wood, leather-covered stem, lacquered handle Bronze; studded surface / lacquered wood / silk-covered / wood, leather-covered stem, lacquered handle Bronze; studded surface / lacquered wood / silk-covered / wood, leather-covered stem, lacquered handle
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Dimensions: |
Gong 9.00" H / stand 9.00" H / beater 11.25" L Gong 9.00" H / stand 9.00" H / beater 11.25" L Gong 9.00" H / stand 9.00" H / beater 11.25" L Gong 9.00" H / stand 9.00" H / beater 11.25" L
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What: |
Gong / kin / stand / cushion / beater Gong / kin / stand / cushion / beater Gong / kin / stand / cushion / beater Gong / kin / stand / cushion / beater
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Subject: |
Musical instruments : gongs, drums, bells Musical instruments : gongs, drums, bells Musical instruments : gongs, drums, bells Musical instruments : gongs, drums, bells
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Japan Japan Japan Japan
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Bronze bowl-shaped gong or kin with studded surface, stand of lacquered wood with silk-covered cushion, and beater of wood with lacquered handle: Japanese, used in Buddhist services, 19th century Bronze bowl-shaped gong or kin with studded surface, stand of lacquered wood with silk-covered cushion, and beater of wood with lacquered handle: Japanese, used in Buddhist services, 19th century Bronze bowl-shaped gong or kin with studded surface, stand of lacquered wood with silk-covered cushion, and beater of wood with lacquered handle: Japanese, used in Buddhist services, 19th century Bronze bowl-shaped gong or kin with studded surface, stand of lacquered wood with silk-covered cushion, and beater of wood with lacquered handle: Japanese, used in Buddhist services, 19th century
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