War Drum
| Native Name | Chu-ko Ku |
|---|---|
| Object Number: | C17A |
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Chinese |
| Provenience: | China |
| Period: | Han Dynasty |
| Date Made: | Han Dynasty |
| Early Date: | -206 |
| Late Date: | 220 |
| Section: | Asian |
| Materials: | Bronze |
| Technique: | Incised |
| Iconography: | Star |
| Credit Line: | Purchased from T. M. Huang, 1913 |
| Other Number: | Getz 103 - Other Number |
Description
War drum (Chu-ko-ku). Bronze with dark brown and green patina. Low circular shape with bulging shoulder and flat top. The incised decoration is centered by a 12 pointed star followed by intricate border devises in circular form. 4 suspension handles on shoulder.
These drums of the Shan tribes, along the Burmese frontier derived their name, Chu-ko drums, after the Chinese general Chu-ko Liang (Zhuge Liang 181-234 CE) , who invaded that country during the Minor Han dynasty (221-265 CE).
Current & Past Exhibitions:
| Exhibition of Oriental Art (12 Feb 1916) | View Objects in Exhibition |
Bibliography:
| [Catalogue] Getz, John. 1916. The University Museum Exhibition of Oriental Art.. Philadelphia. The University Museum. Actual Citation : Page/Fig./Plate: 211 no.103 | View Objects related to this Actual Citation |
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