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What is an Asian rain drum?

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What is an Asian rain drum?
An Asian rain drum historically was a bronze artifact crafted thousands of years ago in Southeast Asia. They were inscribed with scenes of fertility and made a unique sound when hit by the rains of the monsoons. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Asian rain drums from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Bronze rain drums originated in Southeast Asian culture thousands of years ago. Both spiritual and functional objects, rain drums can turn the sound of heavy rain into music and are prized by garden designers and other collectors all over the world. On 1stDibs, shop antique rain drums from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
2 Southeast Asian Bronze Rain Drums with Great Patina
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great matched pair of Southeast Asian Bronze Rain Drums with great detail and Patina.
Category

20th Century Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Southeast Asian Bronze Rain Drum or Drinks Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Patinated bronze Southeast Asian rain drum or frog drum that could also serve as a drinks table.
Category

20th Century Southeast Asian Tribal Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Southeast Asian Bronze Rain Drum or Drinks Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large and rare Shan style Southeast Asian patinated cast bronze rain drum or frog drum that could serve as a side or drink table.
Category

20th Century Southeast Asian Tribal Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Southeast Asian Bronze Rain Drum Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique bronze drum table is based on ancient forms created by the Dong Son culture of Vietnam as early as 600 BCE. Precious objects with spiritual significance, bronze drums we...
Category

Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Primitive Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Southeast Asian Bronze Rain Drum or Drinks Table
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Large Shan style southeast Asian patinated cast bronze rain drum or frog drum that could serve as a side table or drink table.
Category

Mid-20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Southeast Asian Bronze Rain Drum Drinks Tables
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A handsome pair of 20th century patinated cast bronze Southeast Asian rain drums, frog drums, or side drink tables in a rich patinated bronze finish.
Category

20th Century Southeast Asian Tribal Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

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