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Catalog Number |
1981.01.13 |
Object Type |
Tomtom |
Title |
Chinese tom-tom |
Description |
Chinese tom-tom with red painted wooden shell. Two pigskin heads with painted dragon and birds in green, gold, black, and red on top head. Designs very faded. Large tear in lower head (7cm). Heads held by 1cm W flathead nails. Attached to tom-tom stand. Wood is dry and brittle, paint faded, flaking, and peeling. Skins are dry, peeling, and cracking. |
Dimensions |
H-2.5 Dia-9 inches |
People |
Knapp, Roy |
Date |
c. 1920 |
Additional Research |
See 1981.01.01 record. |
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Credit line |
Gift of James L. Knapp |