Drum

Drumstick

Drum Stand

A648

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number A648
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese | Buddhist
Provenience Japan
Section Asian
Materials Wood | Metal | Plaster
Iconography Dragon
Description

Karin-Daiko, flames drum used in Buddhist temple ceremonies. Wooden barrel drum, painted black, two heads elaborately decorated with dragons in green, red, blue, and white. Sides of heads gold attached with metal studs. Three metal hooks (rings). One wood drumstick with plaster and thread head.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Sarah (William D.) Frishmuth, 1900
Other Number M-65 - Seder Number | M-330 - Seder Number

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