Small Shoulder Drum (Kotsuzumi) with Chestnuts for Noh Performance

Small Shoulder Drum (Kotsuzumi) with Chestnuts for Noh Performance by Artist Unknown. The object is a small, double-headed drum. The drum has two bowl-shaped heads connected by a short, cylindrical handle. The drum is lying on its side, with one head facing left and the other right. The heads and handle are decorated with a black and gold design featuring various types of leaves and chestnuts. The inside of one head is dark brown with a small red label; the interior of the other head is not visible. The background is grey, with a slight shadow underneath the drum.

Artwork Details

Date: early 17th century
Medium: Lacquered wood with gold hiramaki-e, e-nashiji (“pear-skin picture”)
Culture: Japan
Dimensions: 600 × 450 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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