Lot Essay
A comparative gong is illustrated in the catalogue of J. Chiurazzi & Fils, no. 183.
LATE 19TH CENTURY
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A Neapolitan bronze entrance gong
Late 19th century
Of disc form, supported on a serpent, suspended with a hammer from its jaws, issuing from a mask of Mercury cast to the circular backplate
9in. (23cm) protrudence
Late 19th century
Of disc form, supported on a serpent, suspended with a hammer from its jaws, issuing from a mask of Mercury cast to the circular backplate
9in. (23cm) protrudence