Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 20

Antique Traditional Indonesian Gong and bonang

$4,152.95
£3,100.38
€3,500
CA$5,769.70
A$6,206.14
CHF 3,316.74
MX$73,152.69
NOK 41,816.33
SEK 38,228.06
DKK 26,673.93

About the Item

This extraordinary piece of art from Southeast Asia exudes an ancient charm that transcends time, telling stories of distant traditions and cultures. Dating back to the late 19th century, this work is a testament to the skill and dedication of the artisans of that era, who infused life and soul into every detail. The gong, the undisputed protagonist of this composition, is made of copper and features a dark patina that accentuates its antique and mystical character. This aged surface, which softens its original shine, adds depth and mystery, almost whispering the stories and rituals for which it was used. Supporting the gong is a solid wooden structure, painted in a lacquered red that, despite the marks of time, retains a timeless beauty. The traces of wear reveal layers of underlying color, giving the piece a lived-in and authentic charm, as if it had witnessed countless ceremonies and sacred moments. Alongside the main gong, two small gongs, part of a traditional Indonesian musical instrument used in the Javanese gamelan, enrich the scene. These gongs, affectionately called "pots," are carefully arranged on cords within a wooden frame (rancak), ready to produce hypnotic melodies when struck with tabuh, the sticks used to play these instruments. Imagine this masterpiece placed in a special corner of your garden or inside a refined space, such as a dining room or restaurant. It is not just a decorative object but a true journey through time, a tangible fragment of a rich and fascinating culture. Ideal for collectors or anyone who wishes to enrich their environment with a piece that tells a story, this gong and its musical companions are destined to become the heart of any space, emanating an aura of serenity and mystery. Completely detachable.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 55.12 in (140 cm)Width: 106.3 in (270 cm)Depth: 21.66 in (55 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. In original condition of the period, shows slight signs of wear. For true connoisseurs looking for pieces of Eastern tradition.
  • Seller Location:
    Milano, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4911241223252

More From This Seller

View All
Chinese Qing style ceremonial chairs
Located in Milano, IT
This splendid Chinese chair in the Qing style stands out for its richness of details and the elegance of its craftsmanship. The structure, made of dark wood, features refined and sin...
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

Ming Style Chinese Chair
Located in Milano, IT
This Chinese chair, dating from the late 1800s and crafted in the Ming style, is a fascinating example of traditional Chinese art and craftsmanship. The da...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Lamphanger Chair
Located in Milano, IT
This chair from the late Ming dynasty represents an exceptional example of the art and craftsmanship that characterizes the Ming style. Side chairs, or chairs without arms, appeared ...
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Ming Dinasty Style Chair
Located in Milano, IT
This Chinese chair is a refined example of traditional craftsmanship, with a simple, clean structure that echoes the essential lines typical of the Ming style. The Ming dynasty is kn...
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Decorative Wall Plate
Located in Milano, IT
Round plate made of bronze and cloisonné enamel designed in China in the 20th century. This plate is made of bronze and cloisonné enamel, a goldsmith technique originally applied to jewellery design. The polychrome decorations depict a white rooster...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Qing style Rose Chair
Located in Milano, IT
This low Qing-style chair, probably identifiable as a "Rosa" chair, is a fine example of Chinese craftsmanship, made in Jiangsu, China, around 1860. Typical for its angular structure...
Category

Antique 1860s Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

You May Also Like

Asian Bronze Gong With Stand
Located in Queens, NY
English Art & Crafts stained oak stand supporting an Asian bronze gong with striker.
Category

20th Century British Arts and Crafts Music Stands

Materials

Bronze

Antique Aesthetic Movement Anglo Japanese Dinner Gong 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb quality Aesthetic Movement Anglo-Japanese dinner gong in the manner of Edward William Godwin, Circa 1880 in date. This fabulous gong is...
Category

Antique 1880s Antiquities

Materials

Other

19th Century, Antique Laos Bronze Gong with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Laos bronze gong, a kind of Laos musical instrument which produces a loud and sonorous sound. Gong stick is included. Age: Laos, 19th Century Size of Gong: Diameter 51 C.M. ...
Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Central Asian Gong on Carved, Painted and Gilt Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A deep circular hammered bronze gong with center boss, suspended from a carved, painted and silver gilt stand. The stand with scrolled openwork decorated crest with center monstrous ...
Category

20th Century Central Asian Tibetan Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Table Gong With Dragon Stand
Located in Pomona, CA
This antique Chinese table gong is hanging on a carved wood stand. It features beautiful carved fretwork on the bottom and detailed carving work of decorated dragons on the top of th...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Large Chinese Carved Dinner Gong
Located in Cheshire, GB
Chinese intricately carved and pierced hardwood dinner gong, having circular brass gong with original beater. Dimensions Height 50 inches Length 24.5 inches width 13.5 inches.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Musical Instruments

Materials

Hardwood

Large Chinese Carved Dinner Gong
$1,966 Sale Price
41% Off