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What are Chinese drums called?
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Chinese drums are called tanggu. Tanggu literally translates to “ceremonial hall drum.” These drums are medium-sized, barrel-shaped and played with two sticks.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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White Marble Chinese Drum Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A wide Chinese stone drum carved of solid Dali marble, a refined white marble sourced from historic quarries in Yunnan province.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Side Tables
Materials
Marble
$3,980 / item
19th Century Chinese Drum Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese opera drum with stretched hide drumhead and hand carved wooden pegs to hold it in place.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Rustic Side Tables
Materials
Hide, Wood
Pair of Chinese Drum Form Column Bases, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These 19th century column bases likely figured into the grand and imposing surroundings of a Qing-dynasty courtyard, flanking the entryway with their protective presence. Carved from...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Limestone
$7,780 / set
Chinese Drum Coffee Table, Red Finish, Brass Handles, Circa 1900
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese-style (19/20th Century) drum-shaped coffee table with red and brown coromandel finish with brass ring handles.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Chinese Oriental Drum Garden Seat Pedestal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of blue and white pierced porcelain Chinese drum garden seats. Item features porcelain construction, pierced decoration, white and blue paint glazed decoration, great style form.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Chenille
Fabulous Vintage Chinese Hide Drum Table #2
Located in Milford, NH
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Category
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Materials
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