China
Chinese

Metal, bamboo, wood, leather
Early-Mid 20th century
Height: 32 in, Width: 26.5 in, Depth: 10 in
Idiophones – Struck Directly – Gongs

A Han Chinese suspended brass gong called a luo (a generic term for gong) on original bamboo stand with mallet.  The luo is found in a variety of sizes and this one is the daluo (‘large gong’) in comparison to the xiaoluo (‘small gong’).  The daluo is a popular percussion instrument creating a stately and imposing atmosphere in Beijing  opera. The luo unlike the cymbal (“bo”), is tuned and is characterized by a quick rise in pitch after it is struck.