Gong Mallet

A660B

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number A660B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese | Buddhist
Provenience Japan
Section Asian
Materials Bamboo | Wood
Description

Small mallet with bamboo handle with brown spiral designs. Barrel-shaped head of wood painted red. Used with mokugyo, a wooden fish gong found in Buddhist temples.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Sarah (William D.) Frishmuth, 1900
Other Number I-22 - Seder Number

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