19th C. Burmese Bronze Meditation Gong w/ Mallet

East Asia, Burma, ca. 19th century CE. An attractive and playable example of a bronze nipple gong that hangs from a mahogany wood and rope framework with a wooden mallet and a bright orange fabric covering. Burmese gongs are recognizable because of their prominent boss (nipple) of hemispherical form in the center that rises up from an area that is just slightly recessed from the rest of the gong body. The rich patina is deliberately left even when the gongs are being played or is sometimes selectively cleaned away to create patterns like lotus flowers or stars. This gong has a faint 8-pointed starburst pattern around the nipple to create a star or sun shape! A mellow tone rings out when this is gently hit. Size when hung: 10.75" W x 28" H (27.3 cm x 71.1 cm)

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-Hawaii, USA collection

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#143656
Condition Report: Some discoloration to the mallet cloth. Star design is etched into the face, but it is faint. Collection label on mallet and verso of gong. Heavy patina on verso. Slight dents and wear on surface from playing. Rope is all new; mahogany bar and mallet are original.