Gong

51-46-194

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

Native Name Moko-Gyo
Object Number 51-46-194
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese | Buddhist
Provenience Japan
Date Made Before 1905
Section Asian
Materials Wood
Technique Lacquered | Carved
Iconography Fish
Description

Moku-Gyo, wooden prayer gong, black and red lacquered, carved in the form of a fish, cord attached. Large slit on the bottom. Good condition: paint chipped.

Credit Line Gift of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1951
Other Number '05-555 - Philadelphia Museum of Art Number | L-238-194 - Old Museum Number | I-992 - Seder Number

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