Gong
A856A
From: China
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Native Name | So-bo |
| Object Number | A856A |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Chinese | Buddhist |
| Provenience | China |
| Period | Qing Dynasty |
| Date Made | 18th Century - 19th Century |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Brass | Wood |
| Description | So-bo, gong. Metal gong for temple used to call guests to dinner. Brass, circular with rim turned over for 5 cm, depressed band around edge, raised boss in center. Hung from stand by cord (not original) through two holes in rim. In Beijing this gong is called T'ung Ku. Good condition. With drum stand (A856B). |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Sarah (William D.) Frishmuth, 1900 |
| Other Number | I-15 - Seder Number | M-56 uncertain - Seder Number |
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