Korean ching gong
Object No. 2000/104/12
References: Keith Howard, Korean Musical Instruments, Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1995). Traditional Musical Instruments, Korean Heritage Series No.11, p.10 Korean Overseas Information Services, Republic of Korea, ISBN 89-7375-371-1 03910). Robert C Provine, Ching in The New Grove Dictionary of Musical Instruments, Stanley Sadie (ed.), Macmillan, London, 1984.
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Summary
Object Statement
Ching with mallet and case, large gong, bronze / wood / textile / plastic / leather / metal, maker unknown, Korea, 2000
Physical Description
Ching, large gong, bronze, Korea, 2000. Large circular flat lipped bronze gong with white plaited cloth handle at top. Handle is attached to the gong through two holes near the rim. A large wooden mallet is used to hit the gong. Mallet consists of a wooden handle with a ball at one end covered with knitted white thread and a leather loop at the other.
PRODUCTION
Notes
Made in Korea Made in 2000
HISTORY
Notes
Widely used by the general public and the military. When it is used for Chongmyo ritual music it is called the Taegum. When it is used for P'ungmullori it is called the Ching. Held in one hand and struck with a mallet.
SOURCE
Credit Line
Gift of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Korea, 2000
Acquisition Date
5 September 2000
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