Shōko (鉦鼓)

Unknown

19th century · Wood, metal · Musical Instruments

This gong is used in gagaku, the imperial court music of Japan. It is beaten on its inner surface with two round-headed wood sticks. The heads of the sticks rest on the gong after striking, then slide silently downward.

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th century

Medium

Wood, metal

Culture

Japanese

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889