Gong Collection

Wonders of the cinema organ by G. H. Davis
Noises played for films: wonders of the cinema organ. Thunder, shots and tom-toms controlled by an organist: a film-theatre organ that creates sound effects. Date: 1929

Chinese musical instruments
A selection of Chinese musical instruments, including a bell(1), gong, (2), cymbals(4), a guqin or seven-stringed zither(7), a pipa or four-stringed lute (8), Yueqin or moon-shaped lute(11)

In the Temple of Amritsar, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
In the Temple of Amritsar, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

Prussian Iron Cross
Two examples of the Prussian decoration of the Iron Cross. One from 1813 and on from 1870

Chinese itinerant toy seller and boy riding a pasteboard horse, Qing Dynasty
FLO4590441 Chinese itinerant toy seller and boy riding a pasteboard horse, Qing Dynasty. The toy man plays a gong and his basket includes toy soldiers, bow and arrow, masks, feathers, etc

Chinese Gong, Late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Chinese Gong, Late 18th-early 19th century

Sake Cup Shaped like a Buddhist Gong, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Sake Cup Shaped like a Buddhist Gong, 19th century

Sketches in China - a Thief whipped through the Streets of Canton, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Sketches in China - a Thief whipped through the Streets of Canton, 1858. Engraving of a sketch...received by the last Overland Mail from our Special Artist and Correspondent in China, who

Dragons on Gong, Mid-19th century. Creator: Asakusa School
Dragons on Gong, Mid-19th century. Alternate Title: Mokugyo

Javanese Ronggeng dancers, 1779-1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
Javanese Ronggeng dancers, 1779-1785. Male and female dancers and musicians. With inscription. Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 2 (1808), p. 100

Chinese sacrificial ceremony in Batavia, 1779-1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
Chinese sacrificial ceremony in Batavia, 1779-1785. Ceremonies during the Tsingbing Festival. An altar. Man with gong and a burnt offering. Ceremony with major, capitains, lieutenants

Chinoiserie with a woman playing a gong, from Suite de Figures Chinoises...Tiré du Ca... 1755-76
Chinoiserie with a woman playing a gong, from Suite de Figures Chinoises...Tire du Cabinet de Mr. d'Azaincourt (Series of Chinoiserie Figures...From the Chambers of Mr. d'Azaincourt), 1755-76

Large gong, Wat Xiengthong, Luang Prabang (ancient capital of Laos on the Mekong river), Laos

Gong inside Wat Pak Khan Khammungkhun, Luang Prabang (ancient capital of Laos on the Mekong river), Laos

Chinese string and percussion instruments
Chinese musical instruments: two-string erhu 1, 2, three-string erhu 3, four-string pipa 4, 5, gong 6, horns and percussion, yunluo cloud gong 11, and paiban 12

Thailand, Isan, Khon Kaen, Wat Nong Wan illuminated at night

Music cover, Piano Selection, film version of The Mikado
Music cover, Piano Selection, arranged by Geoffrey Toye, film version of The Mikado by Ws Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan Date: 1939

Jinjie Gong & Shuang Guo
Jinjie Gong and Shuang Guo China London 2012 Olympic Games, Cycling Track, Womens Team Sprint Stratford, London, England 02 August 2012 Date: 02 August 2012

Jinjie Gong China London 2012 Olympic Games, Cycling Track, Womens Team Sprint Stratford, London, England 02 August 2012 Date: 02 August 2012

All Gong Ridden By M.A.Fitzgerald 14 December 1998 Date: 14 December 1998

Momiji no ga, from the series "A Fashionable Parody of the Tale of Genji", c1789/94. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
Momiji no ga, from the series "A Fashionable Parody of the Tale of Genji (Furyu yatsushi Genji)", c. 1789/94

Parody of The Book of Joruri, c. 1789/1801. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
Parody of The Book of Joruri, c. 1789/1801. Musicians playing the drum, flute, sho and koto

The Peacock Boat, c. 1795/96. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
The Peacock Boat, c. 1795/96. Women playing drum, sho, flute, koto and gong

Gong, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Albert Rudin
Gong, 1935/1942

Frame for a gong with a bronze gong suspended by a cord; mallet hanging, Edo period, 1615-1868

Ritual ram-form wine vessel, Gong, late Shang Dynasty (bronze) (see also 3618914)
3618607 Ritual ram-form wine vessel, Gong, late Shang Dynasty (bronze) (see also 3618914) by Chinese School, Shang Dynasty (13th-11th century BC); length: 22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Ritual ram-form wine vessel, Gong (bronze)
6166325 Ritual ram-form wine vessel, Gong (bronze) by Chinese School, Shang Dynasty (13th-11th century BC); length: 22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Jamrachs - a queer gong (engraving)
610467 Jamrachs - a queer gong (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jamrachs - a queer gong)

The Autumn Manoeuvres at Dartmoor (engraving)
1048918 The Autumn Manoeuvres at Dartmoor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Autumn Manoeuvres at Dartmoor)

The interior of the Iyemitsu Temple at Nikko, c. 1880 (hand coloured albumen print on card
STC97508 The interior of the Iyemitsu Temple at Nikko, c.1880 (hand coloured albumen print on card) by Japanese Photographer

Ritual ram-form wine vessel, Gong (bronze)
6166324 Ritual ram-form wine vessel, Gong (bronze) by Chinese School, Shang Dynasty (13th-11th century BC); length: 22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Ritual ram-form wine vessel, Gong (bronze)
6166322 Ritual ram-form wine vessel, Gong (bronze) by Chinese School, Shang Dynasty (13th-11th century BC); length: 22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Silhouette, The Dinner Gong. late 19th century

Chinese altar cloth (textile)
LIT389561 Chinese altar cloth (textile) by Chinese School; Photo eLuca Tettoni; Chinese, out of copyright

Plow, vase, money and musical instruments of the Kingdom of Siam, Thailand. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Antoni Carboni from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Chinese men playing the game of go. A musician with gong, man with pigtail, and peasant in straw hat play the board game go, while a farmer with hoe and musician with flute watch

Chinese monks in front of a pagoda. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, Florence, Italy, 1843

Ancient Chinese weapons and standards, including banner 3, 7, flag 33, pennant 9, musket 3, cannon 2, tent 36, drum 33 and gong 5

Chinese toy seller and boy riding a pasteboard
Chinese itinerant toy seller and boy riding a pasteboard horse, Qing Dynasty. The toy man plays a gong and his basket includes toy soldiers, bow and arrow, masks, feathers, etc

An Indian Priest
A British officer, who had spent time in Phoogee Kyounges (Monasteries) dressed as an Indian priest or Buddhist monk at the Indian Exhibition in 1895. Date: 1895

An Exposition of Hypnotism (litho)
1602939 An Exposition of Hypnotism (litho) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Exposition of Hypnotism)

Christmas present - gong and matchholder 1927
Everybodies must have! Unusual looking duck gong and matcherholder insect, available from Marshall and Snelgrove s. 1927

Batavian Dancing Girl, c. 1870s (b / w photo)
498526 Batavian Dancing Girl, c.1870s (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Batavia is modern day Jakarta, Java, Indonesia.); out of copyright

Ritual ram-form wine vessel, Gong (bronze)
6166320 Ritual ram-form wine vessel, Gong (bronze) by Chinese School, Shang Dynasty (13th-11th century BC); length: 22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Dining Room (colour litho)
5228932 Dining Room (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dining Room. Illustration for The Object Painting Book by H Lynn and Others (Frederick Warne)

Footman striking a gong (colour litho)
3103924 Footman striking a gong (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Footman striking a gong)

Principal attendants of the Chinese Emperors procession
STC232905 Principal attendants of the Chinese Emperors procession, illustration from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne by Giulio Ferrario, published c.1820s-30s (coloured engraving) by Zancon

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"Gong: A Resonating Melody Across Cultures and Time" Step into the enchanting world of gongs, ancient Chinese musical instruments that have captivated hearts for centuries. From the ornate temples of Amritsar to the grandeur of cinema organs, gongs have left their indelible mark on diverse cultures worldwide. In 1905, artist Mortimer Luddington Menpes captured a mesmerizing scene in the Temple of Amritsar, where gongs resounded with spiritual fervor. Their ethereal tones echoed through sacred halls, transporting worshippers to realms beyond. The wonders of the cinema organ by G. H. Davis brought forth a symphony of sound akin to celestial harmonies. As fingers danced across keys reminiscent of Prussian Iron Crosses, gongs added depth and resonance to cinematic masterpieces like "The Mikado. " Across distant lands like Myanmar and Algeria, gongs accompanied vibrant dances and melodies as performers showcased their artistry. The yein pwe dance in Myanmar pulsated with energy while Chinese string and percussion instruments interwove with rhythmic precision. Even advertisements embraced the allure of gong's mystique; an advert for Gong soup in 1916 enticed taste buds while evoking images of nourishment both physical and spiritual. Journeying further into China's rich heritage, Han Wen Gong Temple stood as a testament to devotion in Hebei's Changli County. Here, amidst serene surroundings, resonant sounds emanated from ancient gongs played by skilled hands. Myanmar beckoned once again with zat pwe performances that fused dance and music seamlessly - every beat punctuated by powerful strokes upon these melodious metal discs. As night fell over Thailand's Khon Kaen province, Wat Nong Wan illuminated majestically against dark skies - its beauty heightened by gentle chimes reverberating from carefully crafted gongs within its hallowed walls.