Cantonese Opera Gong

MOA: University of British Columbia

2967/54

Small brass gong is roughly rounded, flat on front with edges curved around to back to form a bowl shape. Edges are rough. Surface is mottled gold, brown and black with spots of green corrosion on the front. Red Chinese characters are visible on the back. Surface undulates slightly.

  • History Of Use

    To indicate time.


  • Type of Item gong
  • Culture Cantonese
  • Material brass metal, paint
  • Measurements height 4.0 cm, diameter 17.5 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Jin Wah Sing Musical Association
  • Received from Jin Wah Sing Musical Association

  • Made in China

  • Ownership Date before August 29, 2012
  • Acquisition Date on August 29, 2012

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 2967/0054