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Barrel drum
Barrel drum
Barrel drum

Barrel drum

Date1930-1950 ca.
Place MadeShang Yang, China, Asia
Serial No.none
SignedFour columns of Chinese characters stamped on both heads, translated: Ancient Phoenix Singing House, Shang Yang City, East of the Huang temple, produced by the Banggu Drum Agency
MarkingsStamped in ink on both heads: MADE IN CHINA
Stamped in ink on both heads is Huang Daxian, a Taoist deity, holding a scroll stamped with the four Chinese characters giving the name used by the individual maker or firm.


DescriptionWood shell, painted white. Drumheads attached with multiple, hand-forged iron nails. Four eyelets for suspension.
DimensionsHeight: 310 mm
Diameter (maximum): 450 mm
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number03847
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