Japan antique Kaminari Taiko Buddhist temple drum 1890 Japanese instrument

Japan antique Kaminari Taiko Buddhist temple drum 1890s Japanese instrument. Antique Japanese Buddhist Kaminari Taiko drum from Japanese temple in Gifu prefercture.

Made from single hand carved wood tree stump, skins are intact and produce god deep sound. Surface is lacquered with deep black lacquer and the skins are gold leafed, 3 bronze metal rings fittings. Nice patina and usage markings. The instrument is in good conditions despite long usage and time, immediately usable with Bachi hitter. Period: 1890 - 1900 Meiji era. Dimensions: max Diam 54 cm 21 inch, H 23 cm, 9 inch, total weight 5.870 Kg + wrapping. Conditions: good, some wear from aging and usage, skins are in good conditions, central leather patch from long usage.

Materials: wood, skin, bronze, iron. About us: we are located in the heart of rural Japan in Gifu Prefecture. A place where nature and history can be felt everywhere. Far from the busy and high-tech city, Gifu area and its mountains have preserved incredible traces of the past and it's traditions.

This has profoundly inspired us to start this activity and shearing our love for Japanese art with you. The item "Japan antique Kaminari Taiko Buddhist temple drum 1890 Japanese instrument" is in sale since Monday, June 17, 2019. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Other Japanese Antiques". The seller is "japanese-vintage" and is located in Japan, Gifu. This item can be shipped to United States, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Canada, Australia.

• Region of Origin: Japan
• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original

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