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Slit Gong (Kentongan)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Slit Gong (Kentongan) by an unknown artist. Dark green metal slit gong with a long, narrow rectangular body and a decorative top. The top features a stylized animal head with a long neck. A chain is attached to the top of the gong, possibly through the animal's mouth. The gong has a dark patina and exhibits signs of wear. The body of the gong is adorned with geometric patterns and borders. The gong is hanging at an angle. The background is gray and transitions from dark at the top to light at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 13th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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