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Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Large Brass Gong with Carved Giltwood Support, c. 1900
About the Item
An impressively sized and visually (and aurally) dramatic circa 1900 Chinese late Qing dynasty brass gong with hand-carved giltwood support piece and newer wooden mallet.
Large hammered brass gong featuring various writings in black and dark red on its concave side indicating that it was created and used for the purpose of calling together members of a particular family within a village for important gatherings. Hand-shaped areas with darker finish define inner and outer striking zones on either side.
Gong retains old twine connecting two holes at top, and is shown hung for display purposes via new picture wire. It's suspended from the turned wood finials of an exquisitely hand-carved wood support piece distinguished by a pierced leaf & berry design with gilt finish over dark red ground. It's likely that the support piece would've originally been mounted with the more decorative element on top.
Back of support piece is unfinished, with "China" stamped into the wood and old paper labels reading "China No. 4". Two metal plates were added at some point, ensuring structural integrity.
Includes a more recent wood-handled mallet with a hand-carved motif echoing that of the support piece and a fabric-wrapped head.
Appearance of the gong and support piece are most accurately represented by the video and images that follow it.
Dimensions listed are for the gong. Support piece is H 8 in. x W 48.75 in. x D 1.69 in. Total height of gong and support piece as shown in situ is approximately 53 inches. Mallet is 18.75 in. long.
- Dimensions:Height: 1.38 in (3.51 cm)Diameter: 22.25 in (56.52 cm)
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1900-1909
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1890-1900
- Condition:Additions or alterations made to the original: Two metal plates affixed to back and top of wood support piece to ensure structurally integrity. Mallet is a more recently fabricated addition. Wear consistent with age and use. In handsome antique condition overall. Gong: concave side has some light scuffs, in particular to one area of writing; convex side has naturally acquired patina, including numerous drip marks. Support: some wear and darkening to finish; some nicks.
- Seller Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU955024061922
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