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1986.39.30

Single membrane kettle drum, with pottery body and hide membrane and braces. [CAR 23/9/2008]

1986.39.30

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Collection type
Object
Description
Single membrane kettle drum, with pottery body and hide membrane and braces. [CAR 23/9/2008]
Long description
Single membrane kettle drum, with pottery body and hide membrane and braces. The drum appears to have been painted blue and then varnished. [CAR 23/9/2008]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Date / Period
Date made: On or before 1914
Date collected
By 1914
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1986
Materials and processes
Material Pottery, Material Animal Hide Skin, Process Fire-Hardened
Dimensions
Height: max 260 mm, Diameter: max 220 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1986.39.30

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

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