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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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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 brass suspended in a beautiful walnut frame, with turnings decorating the top rail, it ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Arts and Crafts Musical Instruments
Materials
Brass
Suspended Brass Gong Titled "Orion" Depicting the Constellation By Val Bertoia
By Val Bertoia
Located in Dallas, TX
It was constructed of brass with an applied patina. The brass is pierced with a depiction of the constellation of Orion.
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 with beater.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Musical Instruments
Materials
Oak
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 with beater.
Category
Early 20th Century British Musical Instruments
Materials
Oak
$2,113 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Chinese Carved Dinner Gong
Located in Cheshire, GB
Chinese intricately carved and pierced hardwood dinner gong, having circular brass gong with original beater.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Musical Instruments
Materials
Hardwood
$1,956 Sale Price
41% Off
Walnut framed diner gong
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut diner gong having turned finials above the arched frame and turned uprights supporting the original brass gong.
Category
Early 20th Century British Musical Instruments
Materials
Walnut
$1,575 Sale Price
20% Off