Chinese Processional Gong From The 1900s, With Its Beater.

Chinese processional gong with its beater - 1900s periodRare Chinese processional gong dating from the very beginning of the 20th century. This ceremonial instrument, used during rituals, traditional festivals and religious processions, is a fine example of Asian gong craftsmanship. Forged from bronze alloy, this dark gong has a beautiful original patina, testifying to its antiquity and ritual use. Its slightly domed circular surface reveals the traces of manual hammering. The sound it emits is low, deep and vibrant.This type of gong was often used to accompany imperial processions, Taoist ceremonies or even symbolic passages of life (birth, marriage, mourning).It is sold with its beater made of strips of fabric, also original.It belonged to a person living in China as evidenced by the label on the back of the instrument.A thin cord allows it to be hung and displayed as it was at the time. It is an exceptional object, rare on the Western market and which will find its place in a collection of antique instruments or in a Zen or Asian-inspired decoration.