Drum

21419

From: Japan | Ryukyu Islands

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 21419
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Ryukyuan | Japanese
Provenience Japan | Ryukyu Islands
Section Asian
Materials Wood | Parchment (uncertain)
Iconography Lion | Ball
Description

Wood drum painted red and decorated with picture of a Chinese lion with ball on each head. Small nails used to hold the heads onto the frame. Small metal ring attached. Possibly a toy. Good condition.

Height 9 cm
Outside Diameter 17.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of William Henry Furness 3rd, 1898
Other Number M33 - Seder Number

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