Gong Mallet

A654

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number A654
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese | Buddhist
Provenience Japan
Section Asian
Materials Wood
Description

Wooden hammer-like mallet, flat stick for handle extends through center of cylindrical head. Gong, hanteki, used to call Buddhist temple pupils to meals. Gong missing.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Sarah (William D.) Frishmuth, 1900
Other Number I-682 - Seder Number

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