17th century
Hand Drum
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Large and small hand drums were used for Nō plays. This type of lacquered drum was especially popular during the Momoyama period. The pear and pear leaves have several holes, implying the existence of a bird or birds that may have bitten into them.
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Hand Drum
This lavishly decorated carved wood object is a small hand drum that was used in Buddhist ceremonies and traditional Japanese theater.
Hand Drum
This lavishly decorated carved wood object is a small hand drum that was used in Buddhist ceremonies and traditional Japanese theater.