Drum
A845A
From: China
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Native Name | Ping-Ku |
| Object Number | A845A |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Chinese |
| Provenience | China |
| Date Made | 18th Century - 19th Century |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Wood | Membrane | Metal |
| Technique | Painted |
| Inscription Language | Chinese Language |
| Description | One of two drums. Ping-ku. "Flat drums." Used in theaters to mark time. Red wooden frame; 2 skin heads with large nails holding them in place. 2 metal rings, one on each side. Inscription on one side. One head is completely split. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Sarah (William D.) Frishmuth, 1900 |
| Other Number | M-31 - Seder Number |
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