Woodstock I Ching Gong (ICG)

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This gong will add a bit of drama and an Asian flair to any home. with a design that echoes the hexagrams used in traditional Chinese philosophy.

Another in the line of these beautifully styled gongs, the I Ching Gong reflects a simple yet elegant design. The tone of the gong varies based on how it is struck, and the sound changes as the vibration slowly ceases.

Nothing has the ability to transport us to another time and place quite like the brilliant resonance of a gong. For over a thousand years, gongs of various types have played an important role in both the religious and secular music of many Asian cultures. Gongs were sounded to chase away evil spirits, warn of invading armies, heal the sick and invoke the spirits of the dead. To be touched by a gong was said to bring happiness and strength.

In Buddhism, the gong is sounded at the start and end of each day. In Chinese temples, gongs are struck 108 times because it's believed that sentient beings have 108 types of worries. The belief is that upon hearing the gong, worries will cease, wisdom will grow.

Today, this revered instrument of warriors, emperors, princes and priests adds a special aura to any setting. Handcrafted using traditional methods, Woodstock Gongs brings the ancient wonders of the Far East home.

Specifications

Approx. Overall Length	35 inches; 10 inch diameter gong

Materials	Black finish ash wood, bronze gong

Weight	1.6 lbs.

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