Early C20th Chinese Temple-style Bronze Gong on Lacquered Stand .

Early C20th Chinese temple-style bronze gong on lacquered stand .

Decorative lacquer and gilt Chinese stand with carved detail , supporting a large polished bronze gong of ceremonial design. The ‘collapsible’ stand allowing for ease of transportation and movement.

The top section with a cresting bar , centred by a well-detailed carved dragon’s mask , the uprights and supports with carved and gilded detail.

The body of the stand decorated in deep purple lacquer and aged gilding , the mask with parcel-gilt and painted details.

The polished bronze circular gong with a boss or nipple centre , this type of gong producing a tuned note when struck , as opposed to the ‘crashed‘ note of a flat surfaced hanging gong .

Supplied with 2 original striking ‘hammers’, which create an excellent deep ,resonating atmospheric tone from the gong when struck .

Highly decorative unusual Oriental exotic item which would add exoticism to a decorative scheme . Ideal for a hotel or dining room to summon the attention of guests.

H 39”

W 42”

D 15”

Diameter of bronze gong 21”

China c.1920

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