Bao Gong - 50cm

a bao gong can be easily recognised by the raised bump in the middle known as a bell or nipple. The nipple when struck helps create a clear tone. While bao gongs are not tuned their notes are more resonant and pronounced. traditionally hand crafted. a gong beater is included for free. we recommend you also order a gong bag for safe storage and transportation. please note: these gongs can have small 'blisters' on their surface this cannot be 100% avoided for handmade gongs. It is a normal phenomenon it is not a hole or a dent it is a bubble of the molten copper and does not affect the sound or lifespan of the gong.  bao gongs bao gongs have a very clear and beautiful tone without as much of the shimmer found in other gongs. They have more of a bell sound with a distinctive pitch while still producing subtle harmonic overtones. In fact the word “bao” translates as “bell”. The sound of a bao gong is widely used in orchestral music meditation and sound healing practices.