Japanese flat drum 平太鼓 (hira-daiko)
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A substantial Japanese flat drum 平太鼓 (hira-daiko), constructed with a solid keyaki 欅 (Japanese zelkova) body and hide drumheads stretched over both sides.
The hide is secured around the edges with closely spaced domed iron studs. The wooden body retains an attractive warm patina and is fitted with two iron carrying rings, each mounted on a chrysanthemum-shaped backplate. Several old ink inscriptions remain visible along the side of the drum.
Inscriptions:
‘Yamagake Heizaburô’ 山崖兵三郎 (the previous owner, or maker)
‘Meiji 18, fourth month, beginning of summer (1885)’ 明治十八年四月 立夏
‘Wajimazaki-machi’ 輪嶌嵜町 (place located in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture)
Complete with a wooden drumstick 撥 (bachi).
Period: Japan – Meiji period, dated 1885.
Dimensions:
Diameter 52 cm, Height 19 cm.
Considering its age, the drum is in very good antique condition with an attractive aged patine, traces of wear and use consistent with age, including surface wear to the wooden body, iron fittings and drumheads. One stud missing. Please refer to the photographs for a clear impression of the condition.
