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Burmese ivory tusk table gong circa 1930 comprising of a bronze…
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Burmese ivory tusk table gong circa 1930 comprising of a bronze gong supported on chains by 2 carved ivory tusks mounted on an ebonised wooden stand. The tusks with carved tips depicting Buddhist standing Nat spirit figures, loss to top of one. Each tusk is further carved with several cartouche depicting animals that feature in Buddhist myths and stylised lotus leaf bands to top and bottom ends. Approximate dimensions: Tusk lengths 75 cm & 72 cm, circumference at bases 23 cm and 22 cm, gong diameter 35 cm, total height 67 cm, total width 71 cm. Provenance: Purchased by Roland Hatt-Cook in Burma 1930. Roland, an engineer, was in the last generation of the British Raj in India. Whilst in Burma he was the head of Burmese Railways when he purchased this item. Passed down by descent to the vendor.'
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Sundries: Dinner Gongs