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Gong

This is a small thin hammered gong made of bronze, with central boss. It has a small gut string attached for suspension. The gong is accompanied of its wooden suspension bar, and a beater with wooden handle and chamois-type leather head.

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  • Decorative elements:Gong decoration scrapped from metal patina. Foliage carved finials of suspension bar.
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  • Hornbostel-Sachs category:111.241.11 Bossed and flat gongs
  • Repository:Swindon Museum & Art Gallery
  • Measurements:Diameter: 135mm; Beater length: 265mm; Handle bar length: 425mm