Friday, 14 April 2017

Side drum

Date: 1694–1733
Geography: Dresden, Germany
Culture: German
Medium: Copper alloy, wood, various materials
Dimensions: Height: 23 3/4 in. (60.4 cm)
Depth: 20 7/8 in. (53.1 cm)
Classification: Membranophone-double-headed / cylindrical drum

2 comments:

  1. It bears the arms of the Electorate of Saxony. Nice find!

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  2. From here:

    http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/503818?sortBy=Relevance&ft=drum&offset=0&rpp=20&pos=5

    :-)

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