gong - Indonesia - 20th century
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Balinese bronze/brass gong on a richly carved wooden stand from Indonesia, dating to the mid-20th century (1950–1970), in good condition with the original mallet, overall height about 42 cm, width 41 cm, and gong diameter 18.5 cm.
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Balinese gong on a richly carved wooden stand – Indonesia – mid 20th century – wood, bronze/copper.
Beautiful traditional Balinese gong with an original wooden stand, richly decorated with hand-carved floral and mythological motifs. The carving displays typical Balinese ornamentation, including a stylized Barong face in the upper border.
The gong itself is made of bronze/brass and finely decorated with engraved patterns around the central sound surface. The characteristic spherical knob (the 'boss') gives the gong its clear, deep tone.
Comes with an original wooden gong clapper.
Dimensions
Total height: approximately 42 cm.
Width: approximately 41 cm
Gong diameter: approx. 18.5 cm
Condition
Good condition with age-appropriate signs of wear.
Wooden frame: light signs of use, no cracks.
Metal gong: beautiful patina, small signs of use.
Original Klopper, fabric cover slightly outdated.
Origin
Private European collection.
Estimated period: 1950–1970.
Particulars
Beautiful and intricately detailed carving
Beautiful decorative and sonorous gong.
Including original klopper
Very suitable for interior, gamelan collectors, or Balinese ethnographic items.
Shipping:
Carefully packed in a custom-made box and shipped insured.
Balinese gong on a richly carved wooden stand – Indonesia – mid 20th century – wood, bronze/copper.
Beautiful traditional Balinese gong with an original wooden stand, richly decorated with hand-carved floral and mythological motifs. The carving displays typical Balinese ornamentation, including a stylized Barong face in the upper border.
The gong itself is made of bronze/brass and finely decorated with engraved patterns around the central sound surface. The characteristic spherical knob (the 'boss') gives the gong its clear, deep tone.
Comes with an original wooden gong clapper.
Dimensions
Total height: approximately 42 cm.
Width: approximately 41 cm
Gong diameter: approx. 18.5 cm
Condition
Good condition with age-appropriate signs of wear.
Wooden frame: light signs of use, no cracks.
Metal gong: beautiful patina, small signs of use.
Original Klopper, fabric cover slightly outdated.
Origin
Private European collection.
Estimated period: 1950–1970.
Particulars
Beautiful and intricately detailed carving
Beautiful decorative and sonorous gong.
Including original klopper
Very suitable for interior, gamelan collectors, or Balinese ethnographic items.
Shipping:
Carefully packed in a custom-made box and shipped insured.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
20th century
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Indonesia
Title of artwork
gong
Condition
Good condition
Provenance
Private collection
