Cantonese Opera Gong

MOA: University of British Columbia

2967/55

Small brass gong is roughly rounded, flat on front with edges curved around to back to form a bowl shape. Edges are rough. Surface undulates slightly with a swirling pattern in the metal at centre. Colour is mottled gold and brown. Red and black Chinese characters are visible on the back.

  • History Of Use

    To indicate time.


  • Type of Item gong
  • Culture Cantonese
  • Material brass metal, paint
  • Measurements height 3.8 cm, diameter 18.3 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 2967/0055