Gong

Due to the placement of the three holes in the rim, it seems to be one in a set of several yunluo ( cloud gongs ). These gongs were pitched by adjusting the thickness of the metal so that they could produce melodies. They are used in Buddhist and Daoist ceremonial music and in procession music. The rest of the ensemble normally consists of sheng (mouth organs), guan (reed pipes, similar to an oboe), and unpitched cymbals and drums. There is an indecipherable black ink marking on the inner face. Unattached from handle which is missing. Good condition.