Japan
Japanese

Keyaki wood, cow hide, metal, gilt paint 
19th century
Height: 10 inches
Membranophones – Struck Membranophones

A Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) taiko drum on stand from the Ryuku Kingdom.  This small hand drum has two leather heads, and handmade studs painted with gold gilt.  There is a metal harness loop on one side with a silk tassel attached. 

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