A GONG WITH DRUMSTICK AND STAND IN WOOD, China, possibly Han (206 b.C-220 a.d.)

Circular bronze drum, decorated with a drum stud pattern on the face and a star-like decoration in the centre, with two handles cast above the side of the drum, the mallet made of wood, clad in metal and animal skins, and the drum rests made of wood.

Catalog notes:

On the present lot, XRF analyses have been performed. The chemical analyses reported in this catalog were conducted using an Olympus XRF analyzer, model VCR-CCC-A3 (SN: 823330), equipped with a 40 kV Rhodium tube. Measurements were carried out with an acquisition time of 30 seconds per sample and an analysis radius of 2 millimeters. 

Please note that the element labeled as W (Tungsten) in the results should be interpreted as Au (Gold). The results are expressed as percentages (%) for elements present in larger quantities and in parts per million (PPM) for those present in trace amounts. It is worth noting that 1 PPM corresponds to 0.0001%.

To view the PDF analysis report, please refer to the following link: XRF chemical analysis

青铜圆形铜鼓，中国，汉 （公元前 206 年 - 公元 220 年）