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Gong with beater used by Yiu Ming Society

Object No. 2003/114/5-3

Gong and beater, brass / cotton / wood, maker unknown, China, used by Yiu Ming Society, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1910-1990

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Summary

Physical Description

Circular brass gong with cotton rope handle threaded through two holes at the top. Chinese characters are painted in red on one side. Underneath is stamped in black Chinese characters and text in English. The wooden beater is painted white, red and green.

PRODUCTION

Notes

The gong and beater were made in China. The Chinese characters record names of manufacturers.

HISTORY

Notes

The traditions associated with the lion dance were maintained in Sydney by the Yiu Ming Society through the twentieth century. The gong and beater were stored in the Society's rooms in Retreat Street, as it has been replaced with a new gong.

SOURCE

Acquisition Date

21 July 2003

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