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Drum and Keiro, A Kind of Musical Instrument Used for the Bugaku Dance

Takashima Chiharu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a drum and keiro. The drum is round and rests on a white base. The drum is wrapped with various colored horizontal stripes and geometric designs. A long black stick lies on the drum. Various brown cords extend from the drum and end in tassels. Two decorative objects adorn the top of the drum. The background is off-white with dark spots and vertical Japanese writing on both sides. A red seal stamp is on the bottom right.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
286 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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