Chinese instrument makers have been creating gongs for thousands of years. The Woodstock 17.5 Inch Hanging Gong is a striking addition to your garden and features a black-finished ash wood bar and polished bronze gong. The gong is fine-toned by a hand-hammering process and has a lifetime tuning guarantee, plus a delicately textured surface. This piece hangs 17.5 inches in length and is 10 inches in diameter. In Buddhism, the gong is sounded at the start and end of each day. In Chinese temples, it"s struck 108 times because it is believed that sentient beings have 108 types of worries. The teaching is that "upon hearing the gong, worries will cease, wisdom will grow." Wind Chime Length: The length of a wind chime is measured by the overall length of the chime (not tube length) - hanging hook to the end of the sail. This windchime is 17.5 inches long overall. About Woodstock Chimes Created by professional musician Garry Kvistad, Woodstock Chimes feature original and innovative designs that will add beauty and elegance to your home. Each chime has been tuned to create the purest, most beautiful musical intervals. Kvistad incorporates tunings of scales from many different cultures throughout the world to create unique, inspiring sounds and styles. It"s easy to find the chime that"s right for you at Woodstock, home of the original precision-tuned wind chime. * Hand-hammered polished bronze gong * Ash wood bar with bronze gong * Meticulously hand-toned * Mallet included * From master chime craftsmen of Woodstock, N.Y. * 17.5 inches long, 10 inches in diameter * Generous 1-year defect warranty