Lot Essay
A similar gong, (but without the zuika decoration) featured in the Mary Louise O'Brien sale at Christie's, New York, 21 March 1985
BUDDHIST WORKS OF ART
A bronze temple gong
MUROMACHI PERIOD, (LATE 15TH/EARLY 16TH CENTURY)
Details
A bronze temple gong
Muromachi Period, (Late 15th/Early 16th Century)
Cast on one side with zuika, the mythical plant growing on the moon, which is often found as a decoration on early mirrors, the zuika surrounds the central boss and is itself surrounded by concentric rings, the reverse is decorated only with concentric rings, similar to those on the face
18.5 x 20.5 x 6.7cm.
Muromachi Period, (Late 15th/Early 16th Century)
Cast on one side with zuika, the mythical plant growing on the moon, which is often found as a decoration on early mirrors, the zuika surrounds the central boss and is itself surrounded by concentric rings, the reverse is decorated only with concentric rings, similar to those on the face
18.5 x 20.5 x 6.7cm.