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Two Thousand Year Old Han Frog Drum-Rare Chinese Rain Drum Southern China/Yunnan

$16,800
$21,00020% Off
£12,756.64
£15,945.8020% Off
€14,588.17
€18,235.2120% Off
CA$23,472.04
CA$29,340.0520% Off
A$26,106.03
A$32,632.5320% Off
CHF 13,631.76
CHF 17,039.7020% Off
MX$317,682.59
MX$397,103.2420% Off
NOK 174,098.33
NOK 217,622.9220% Off
SEK 163,273.52
SEK 204,091.9020% Off
DKK 108,877.09
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About the Item

Two-thousand-year old Han frog drum. Rare to find in such complete condition- usually only found in fragmentary condition. Museum piece. Stands 15 inches tall, top diameter is 26 inches. The one close example I can find was up at a Christie's auction in Amsterdam which was being sold with a miniature example as well. The two drums had a pre-auction estimate of 50,000 gilders for the pair in the 1980s.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.25 in (38.74 cm)Diameter: 23.125 in (58.74 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Almost all authentic Han Drums have some loss and significant wear like this one. No repairs I can see. It is structurally sound. Look at photos to see losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Ukiah, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 69561stDibs: LU5669234206532

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