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Gong beater

Japanese gong beater made with a long, thin wooden handle, lacquered in red, and a soft padded head covered in animal skin stitched with green thread (silk?).

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  • Repository:Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
  • Measurements:Height: 360mm; Diameter: 45mm