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1892.24.2

Kettle drum with pottery body and parchment membrane braced with hide thongs to hide loop at base and suspension cord for hanging. [LKG 11/9/2008]

1892.24.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Kettle drum with pottery body and parchment membrane braced with hide thongs to hide loop at base and suspension cord for hanging. [LKG 11/9/2008]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Uttar Pradesh Mirzapur
Cultural groups
Kharwar
Person
Field collector William Crooke
PRM source William Crooke
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1891
Date collected
1891
Acquisition information
Donated: 1892
Materials and processes
Material Pottery, Material Animal Hide Skin, Process Fire-Hardened, Process Stretched, Process Tied, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Height 235 mm, Diameter 301 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1892.24.2

Search terms: Music, Pottery, Musical Instrument, Kettle Drum

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