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Where does the gong originate from?
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The gong originates from East Asia, but the exact place where it was first made is unknown. Texts from sixth-century China describe gongs as coming from both Tibet and Burma, which is now known as Myanmar. On 1stDibs, find a collection of gongs.
1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 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
$2,280 Sale Price
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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
$1,646
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
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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
