Lacquer Paintings of Various Subjects: Drum for Gagaku Dance

The image depicts a lacquer painting of a drum used in Gagaku dance. The drum has a red base with a black and white patterned cloth underneath. The drum itself is teardrop-shaped, predominantly red with green, white, and black designs. It features a large circular design on the front with a black center and white and red details. The drum is decorated with swirling patterns and what appears to be a dragon or other mythical creature. A person wearing a pink kimono sits on the left side of the drum. In the background, there are trees, including a large one on the right with a thick trunk and branches extending to the left. The sky or background behind the trees is a light brown color. The overall image has a gold border around it.