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Barrel drum
Vernacular name:Tanggu
Distributor: Banggu Drum Agency
Date: 1930-1950 ca.
Place Made:Shang 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.
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
Diameter (maximum): 450 mm
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Terms
Credit Line: Arne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Not on view
Object number: 03847