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Gong

in medium-thin beaten brass; flat dome with turned-over rim; unperforated; diameter 233

  • Culture:
  • Period:early 20th century
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  • Decorative elements:5 Chinese inscriptions painted on inner surface, these are the same basic inscriptions as RNCM 61 and MPL 59, therefore the same manufacturer; also the stamp of the shop; some characters suggesting specific Buddhist use
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  • Repository:Royal Northern College of Music