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What is an Asian rain drum?
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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
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Antique Southeast Asian Bronze Rain Drum
Located in Pasadena, CA
This a very large Southeast Asian patinated cast bronze rain drum or frog drum.
The intended use
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Antique Late 19th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktai...
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
Category
20th Century Southeast Asian Tribal Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
Southeast Asian Bronze Rain Drum or Drinks Tables
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large Shan style southeast Asian patinated cast bronze rain drum or frog drum that could serve as a
Category
20th Century Asian Tribal Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
Southeast Asian Bronze Rain Drum Green Verdigri Cocktail Table 22 In. Diameter
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Southeast Burmese Bronze Asian Rain Drum Side Table: This impressive 22-inch diameter Asian
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair Antique Southeast Asian Bronze Rain Drum Tables with Glass Tops
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique bronze rain drum tables with later, customized tempered glass tops.
Also known as
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Antique 19th Century Asian Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
