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What does a gong symbolize?
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What a gong symbolizes is largely a matter of individual interpretation. In Asia, gongs are a status symbol and are often associated with wealth. People from the U.S. and Europe may believe that gongs represent Asian culture. On 1stDibs, find a range of gongs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
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Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Table Gong With Dragon Stand
Located in Pomona, CA
This antique Chinese table gong is hanging on a carved wood stand. It features beautiful carved
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Antique Cow Horn Table Gong
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Cow Horn Table Gong. Lovely quality original brass circular gong flanked by a pair of cow
Category
Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Oak
Antique Traditional Indonesian Gong and bonang
Located in Milano, IT
detail.
The gong, the undisputed protagonist of this composition, is made of copper and features a dark
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Indonesian Chinese Export Antiquities
Materials
Metal, Copper
Japanese Huge Antique Bronze Fish Bell Gong With Striker
Located in South Burlington, VT
Huge fish gong bell- first we have seen in this rare large scale size, 22 inches in length
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Aesthetic Movement Anglo Japanese Dinner Gong 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb quality Aesthetic Movement Anglo-Japanese dinner gong in the manner of Edward William
Category
Antique 1880s Antiquities
Materials
Other
Antique Burmese Bronze Temple Gong with Mallet and Raised Center
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Burmese bronze temple gong with mallet. This exquisite antique Burmese bronze temple
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese Metalwork
Materials
Metal
