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Is a gong made out of brass?
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Yes, gongs are made out of brass. The percussion instrument can also be made out of bronze and many other types of alloys. You can shop a collection of Chinese and antique gongs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Thai Brass Gongs, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Three vintage brass gongs, finished in gilt on the outside and black / red lacquer on the inside
Category
Vintage 1920s Thai Other Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
$350 / item
Arts and Crafts Walnut Dinner Gong This is a large hall piece the Brass Gong
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Walnut Dinner Gong
This is a large hall piece the Brass Gong is hand beaten
Category
Antique 19th Century Arts and Crafts Musical Instruments
Materials
Brass
Victorian Mahogany & Brass Horse head Wall Mounted Gong
By Architectural Brass
Located in Dereham, GB
Late Victorian Mahogany & Brass Horse head Wall Mounted Gong
Mahogany Shield shaped Back, With
Category
Antique 1890s British Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$802 Sale Price
20% Off
Large 19th Century Burmese Carved Wooden and Brass Gong
Located in New York, NY
19th century ceremonial gong with exquisite carvings of dragons, mythological figures, foliate and
Category
Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Suspended Brass Gong Titled "Orion" Depicting the Constellation By Val Bertoia
By Val Bertoia
Located in Dallas, TX
Orion Gong, an early work by Val Bertoia, 24" in diameter. It was constructed of brass with an
Category
Early 2000s Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Gothic revival dinner gong
Located in Cheshire, GB
Gothic revival dinner gong, in the style of Bruce Talbert. With an oak frame, brass gong, together
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Musical Instruments
Materials
Oak
