Gongs Collection

Gongs hanging on a wall, Vietnam

Female musician playing chimes and gongs, Qing Dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after
FLO4590318 Female musician playing chimes and gongs, Qing Dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste Bertin

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

Japanese pilgrims with hats, gongs and rosaries - Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts Date: circa 1910

Dance of Korean King by Sai Shoki, from Baku Ishii's dance school, who also appeared in a film, The Dancer from the Peninsula or The Dancing Girl of Izu (1933)

Japanese wedding ceremony. A monk presides over the marriage in a shrine to the goddess of virginity while musicians play on gongs and koto harp

Female musician playing chimes and gongs, Qing Dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste Bertin

Gongs (litho)
6013788 Gongs (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gongs. Illustration for The Harmsworth Encylopaedia (c 1922).); © Look and Learn

A Louis XV vari-colour snuff-box, 1761 / 62 (gold & enamel)
5909831 A Louis XV vari-colour snuff-box, 1761/62 (gold & enamel) by Delobel, Henri (fl.1748-85); width: 7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Marked with Delobels post-1756 makers mark, Paris)

Shan servants carrying a brass gong - early 20th century
3790373 Shan servants carrying a brass gong - early 20th century by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); (add.info.: Shan servants, in traditional dress, carrying a brass gong)

Javanese Musical Instruments recently added to the British Museum (engraving)
1098750 Javanese Musical Instruments recently added to the British Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Richly decorated Khong Mon (wood & metal)
LIT389936 Richly decorated Khong Mon (wood & metal) by Thai School; Bangkok, Thailand; (add.info.: Gong ensemble originating in the Mon community and now part of the classical Thai orchestra;)

Wedding ceremony of the Japanese
LLM456861 Wedding ceremony of the Japanese by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wedding ceremony of the Japanese)

Procession by a Lake, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Procession by a Lake, 19th century

Watercolour of musician playing yunluo, late 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Watercolour of musician playing yunluo, late 18th century

Jerusalem El-Kouds approach city Gongs Armenian convent
Jerusalem (El-Kouds), approach to the city Gongs in Armenian convent 1900, Israel

Myanmar, Burma, Wan-seeing. A novice monk sounds the huge wooden gong outside the beautiful 15th or 16th century Wan-seeing monastery

Advert for Townshend - Thompson, household brassware 1888
Brassfounders and art metal workers, making kettle stands, fire dogs, gongs firescreens and other household brassware 1888

War trophies -- German gas alarm bells, WW1
War trophies captured by the Allies during the First World War -- five alarm bells used to warn of gas attacks, taken from captured or abandoned German trenches. Date: 1914-1918

Traditional Indian band
Indian beat combo with diminutive lead singer

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"Gongs: A Melodic Tapestry of Cultural Traditions" Gongs hanging on a wall, resonating with ancient stories and vibrant melodies. Japanese pilgrims adorned in traditional hats, clutching gongs and rosaries as they embark on their spiritual journey. The mesmerizing Dance of the Korean King by Sai Shoki, accompanied by the rhythmic symphony that echo through time. In Thailand's enchanting Isan region, Khon Kaen's Wat Nong Wan comes alive at nightfall, illuminated by a mystical glow while gongs reverberate in harmony with prayers whispered into the night sky. Witness the sacredness of a Japanese wedding ceremony where every step is marked by the gentle chime of delicate gongs. Transport yourself to the grandeur of China's Qing Dynasty as a talented female musician gracefully plays chimes and gongs, captivating audiences with her skillful touch. Gaze upon an exquisite lithograph capturing the essence and beauty of these timeless instruments. Marvel at a Louis XV vari-colour snuff-box from 1761/62 adorned with intricate gold and enamel designs inspired by these celestial sounds. Picture Shan servants carrying a brass gong through lush landscapes in early 20th-century Myanmar, adding depth to cultural rituals. Discover Javanese musical instruments recently added to the prestigious British Museum - their engravings telling tales of centuries-old traditions passed down through generations. Behold the richly decorated Khong Mon made from wood and metal; its craftsmanship reflecting both artistry and spirituality. Immerse yourself in Japan's enchanting wedding ceremonies where harmonious melodies emanate from elegant gongs - symbols of love and unity for couples embarking on their lifelong journey together. From tranquil temples to royal courts, across diverse cultures spanning continents, gongs weave together threads of history, spirituality, celebration, and reverence for tradition.