Drum

51-46-34

From: Thailand

Curatorial Section: Asian

Native Name Klawng Thad
Object Number 51-46-34
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Thai
Provenience Thailand
Date Made 1893
Section Asian
Materials Wood | Brass | Membrane
Description

Klawng Thad / Drum. Highly polished hardwood. 1 large brass ring attached to body, skin heads are natural color fastened by band of brass nails. Circular patch of black on 1 head due to application of paste mixture of cooked rice and ashes for ---ing.

Credit Line Gift of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1951
Other Number 93-405 - Philadelphia Museum of Art Number | L-238-34 - Old Loan Number | M378 - Seder Number

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