Gong, Bronze Bell On Its Carved Wooden Stand, East Asia, China

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Object description :

"Gong, Bronze Bell On Its Carved Wooden Stand, East Asia, China"

Bronze bell or rather gong decorated with a dragon in relief suspended from its wooden support carved with two dragons facing each other with glass eyes.
Very dense and hard wood ebony or ironwood entirely carved and openwork with inclusions of silver wire.

Sometimes presented as a gong coming from a temple of traditional religions of East Asia which consecrate gods, myths or legends or even from a Buddhist or Tibetan temple.
With its original stick or rod, gives a very beautiful sound.
Good condition, minimal traces of use
Early 20th century

Price: 330 €

Period: 20th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Good condition

Width: 20
Diameter: 15
Height: 35
Depth: 11

Reference: 1628687
Availability: In stock