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What is a Chinese gong?
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A Chinese gong is a musical percussion instrument in the shape of a circular, flat metal disk. A gong is hit with a mallet to produce a range of sounds. In China, gongs are commonly made of bronze and have long been part of a variety of ceremonial functions. Shop a collection of antique and vintage Chinese gongs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
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Large Chinese Carved Dinner Gong
Located in Cheshire, GB
Chinese intricately carved and pierced hardwood dinner gong, having circular brass gong with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Musical Instruments
Materials
Hardwood
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
20th Century Chinese Bronze God of Warrior Guan Gong Statuary
Located in Pomona, CA
Take look at this magnificent Chinese Antique carved bronze guan gong statuary. It shows very
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Table 'Gong' 'black terrazzo'
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, IDF
'GONG' is a dining table made of terrazzo and steel.
by Bentu Design
Indoor or outdoor use
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Table 'Gong' 'white terrazzo'
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, IDF
'GONG' is a dining table made of terrazzo and steel.
by Bentu Design
Indoor or outdoor use
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
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
