Antique Large 30" Hand-Hammered Bronze Nipple Gong Southeast Asian Temple

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Impressive large antique nipple gong, hand-hammered from bronze in the traditional Southeast Asian style (commonly associated with Burmese and Thai … Read more Impressive large antique nipple gong, hand-hammered from bronze in the traditional Southeast Asian style (commonly associated with Burmese and Thai temple gongs). This style is instantly recognizable by its prominent raised central boss ("nipple"), which produces two distinct tones — a deep, resonant center tone and a brighter tone near the rim.

The entire surface bears the dense, dimpled texture of genuine hand-forging, along with a rich, dark natural patina that speaks to real age and use — this is authentic hand-hammered craftsmanship, not a modern machine-spun reproduction. At 30" in diameter, this is a substantially large example, well beyond the size of most nipple gongs typically found on the market.

A striking piece for a meditation space, sound bath practice, Asian art collection, or as a dramatic wall/display piece. No stand or mallet is included — gong only. See less