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.
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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