Luo (锣 or 鑼 )

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19th century · Metal, wood, leather · Musical Instruments

The luo (a generic term for gong) is found in a variety of sizes and, unlike the cymbal (bo), is tuned and is characterized by a quick rise in pitch after it is struck.

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th century

Medium

Metal, wood, leather

Culture

Chinese

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889