Drum

A845B

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

Native Name Peng-Ku
Object Number A845B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Date Made 18th Century - 19th Century
Section Asian
Materials Wood | Metal | Paint
Technique Painted
Iconography Bird | Dragon
Inscription Language Chinese Language
Description

One of two drums. Peng-ku. Used in theaters to mark time. Double headed with colorful paintings on each side. On one side is a picture of a bird and some Chinese writing; the other side has a picture of a dragon. Heads attached to frame by large metal tacks. Frame is of wood, painted brown. A metal ring is attached to each side with a red string attached to one of them.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Sarah (William D.) Frishmuth, 1900
Other Number M-31 - Seder Number

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