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Large 19th Century Tanggu Drum, Traditional Taiko Japanese Drum

$4,200
£3,193.91
€3,684.03
CA$5,883.43
A$6,584.72
CHF 3,438.25
MX$80,334
NOK 43,644.11
SEK 41,415.57
DKK 27,510.56
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About the Item

Great decorator piece, strong presence, pictures do no justice. Tanggu drum. The tanggu (堂鼓; pinyin: tánggǔ, pronounced [tʰɑ̌ŋkù]; literally "ceremonial hall drum"; sometimes spelled tang gu) is a traditional Japanese drum from the 19th century. It is medium in size and barrel-shaped, with two heads made of animal skin, and is played with two sticks. The tanggu is usually suspended by four rings in a wooden Stand photo. The Tanggu (Drum) is known as "Tonggu". During the Qing dynasty, it was called "Zhanggu". Its skin is normally made of buffalo’s hide. The pitch and tone of the sound produced are not definite. It depends on the strength and which part of the drum skin is being hit.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Diameter: 31 in (78.74 cm)
  • Style:
    Arts and Crafts (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890s
  • Condition:
    Wood worn,, scratched,, original finish,, Both animal skin heads have tears,, Still sounds amazing,, deep tone,,.
  • Seller Location:
    Buffalo, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU106243820152

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