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 three chrysanthemum-shaped backplate.
Complete with a wooden drumstick 撥 (bachi).
Period: Japan – Meiji period (1868-1912).
Dimensions:
Diameter 50.5 cm, Height 12.5 cm.
Considering its age, the drum is in very good antique condition with an attractive aged patina, traces of wear and use consistent with age, including surface wear to the wooden body, and two missing studs. The tension of the drumheads is slightly loose. Please refer to the photographs for a clear impression of the condition.
