Gongs, bells and percussion
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Bells and gongs are very important in Asia and Burma, whether they were once worn by buffaloes or elephants or used in most Buddhist ceremonies. For example, the largest bell in the world was Buddhist and Burmese and probably weighed more than 300 tons. It was melted down in 1484 to be stolen two centuries later in the Shwedagon pagoda in Yangon by the adventurer Philippe de Brito, who wanted to melt it down to make cannons… But it didn’t bring him luck because it sank at the same time as the boat carrying it. A project is being studied to refloat it.
Memorasia of course does not offer you pieces of this size but a very nice collection of antique pieces, mainly from Burma but also from Cambodia, as well as steel and brass gongs from Java used in ceremonies. With the exception of the buffalo bells or ” chu “, they all have a very nice sound.
The price range starts at 40 € for a temple bell, for example, without its base.
Don’t hesitate to contact me, I will be happy to offer you different items depending on what you are looking for.
I look forward to hearing from you,
Jean Dumoulin.
Gongs
Javanese gong
Steel and brass gong used for ceremonies, Java, first half of the 20th century.
Burmese Gong
Gong used in Buddhist ceremonies, bronze, Burmese, circa 19th century.
Burmese Gong
Gong used in Buddhist ceremonies, bronze, Burmese, circa 19th century.
Bells and percussion
Elephant bell
Exceptional and rare elephant bell, Burma 19th century. It weighs more than 7 kgs and is decorated with the representation of Zawgyi, an important figure of Burmese mythology. This bronze bell was made using the lost wax technique, making it a unique piece.
Temple bell
Cambodian temple bell in bronze, circa 15 cms high. It offers a deep and pure sound and is proposed with its custom-made steel base. Lost wax technique, which makes each bell unique. 19th century.
Burmese Chu
Buffalo or elephant bell called “Chu”, from the Bagan region, decorated with stylised floral designs and named after the founder who made it. Circa 10 cms in diameter, proposed with its steel base made to measure. Lost wax technique, which makes each bell unique. 19th century.
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