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Drum: Musical Instrument

Bottle-shaped, black earthenware with conventional leaf ornament in compartments and diaper in silver and various colours; the base covered with parchment, with a disc of black lac, to form the drum head.

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  • Materials:Earthenware, silver and lac
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  • Repository:Victoria and Albert Museum
  • Measurements:Height: 13 in, Diameter: 8.5 in