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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 and Original Mal
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
Brass
Rare Arts & Crafts House Gong for Wall Mounting with Bronze Elephant Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
gong would have been used to gather the family for diner or for calling upon servants. Antique gongs
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Gong Mirror
By Arte Veneziana
Located in Milan, IT
made of brass with sn antique finish. The central part is made of engraved glass with clear mirrored
Category
2010s Italian Renaissance Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass
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
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
Antique English Brass And Oak Tabletop Gong, Circa 1910.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Brass And Oak Tabletop Gong, Circa 1910.
Wonderful lines and intricate designs in
Category
Early 20th Century English Musical Instruments
Materials
Brass