Hand Drum
Artist/maker unknown, Japanese
Geography:
Made in Japan, Asia
Period:
Momoyama Period (1568-1615)Date:
17th centuryMedium:
Black and gold lacquer on woodDimensions:
10 x 3 3/4 inches (25.4 x 9.5 cm)Curatorial Department:
East Asian ArtObject Location:
2002-95-1Credit Line:
125th Anniversary Acquisition. Purchased with the Hollis Family Foundation Fund and with funds contributed by the Mary Livingston Griggs and Mary Griggs Burke Foundation, The Annenberg Foundation, Priscilla Grace, Colonel Stephen McCormick, the Honorable Ida Chen, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Graffman, Hannah L. and J. Welles Henderson, 2002
Made in Japan, Asia
Period:
Momoyama Period (1568-1615)Date:
17th centuryMedium:
Black and gold lacquer on woodDimensions:
10 x 3 3/4 inches (25.4 x 9.5 cm)Curatorial Department:
East Asian ArtObject Location:
Currently not on view
Accession Number:2002-95-1Credit Line:
125th Anniversary Acquisition. Purchased with the Hollis Family Foundation Fund and with funds contributed by the Mary Livingston Griggs and Mary Griggs Burke Foundation, The Annenberg Foundation, Priscilla Grace, Colonel Stephen McCormick, the Honorable Ida Chen, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Graffman, Hannah L. and J. Welles Henderson, 2002
Label:
Large and small hand drums were used for Nō plays. This type of lacquered drum was especially popular during the Momoyama period. The pear and pear leaves have several holes, implying the existence of a bird or birds that may have bitten into them.
Large and small hand drums were used for Nō plays. This type of lacquered drum was especially popular during the Momoyama period. The pear and pear leaves have several holes, implying the existence of a bird or birds that may have bitten into them.