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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
$2,137 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Oak Dinner Gong
Located in Cheshire, GB
A fine antique oak dinner gong, complete with its original turned oak stand and padded striker. The
Category
Early 20th Century British Musical Instruments
Materials
Oak
$1,650
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
Silver Plate
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
Antique Edwardian Brass and Oak Dinner Gong
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Edwardian brass and oak dinner gong, made in England and dating from 1900-1910
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
19th Century, Antique Laos Bronze Gong with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Laos bronze gong, a kind of Laos musical instrument which produces a loud and sonorous
Category
Antique 19th Century Laotian Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
