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1884.109.9.1

Cylindrical brass side-drum with two membranes. The two strikers for this drum are 1884.109.9 .2 - .3 [FC 24/10/2008]

1884.109.9.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Cylindrical brass side-drum with two membranes. The two strikers for this drum are 1884.109.9 .2 - .3 [FC 24/10/2008]
Long description
Cylindrical brass side-drum with two membranes. Membrane secured by continuous rope lashing to hide hoop at either end. Two brass rings attached on side of body. Brass body painted red.
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Tamil Nadu Thanjavur (Tanjore)
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1874
Date collected
Prior to 1874
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Brass Metal, Material Wood Plant, Material Rope, Material Membrane, Material Animal Leather Skin, Material Rope, Process Tied, Process Stretched, Process Carved, Process Appliqué, Process Forged (Metal), Process Painted
Dimensions
Diameter 375 mm, Height: max 390 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.109.9.1 PR Cat other PR nos: 3020 PR Cat other PR nos: 2429

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