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Taiko
A small Japanese taiko drum made with a barrel-shaped wooden body, having two animal skin membranes attached with iron-alloy tacks. A small metal ring-plate (iron alloy) is attached to the drum shell, onto which is tied a small cord strap.
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1850–1950 - Maker:
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Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum - Inventory number:
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Japan - Hornbostel-Sachs classification:211.222.11 Individual double-skin barrel drums, one skin used for playing
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- Hornbostel-Sachs category:211.222.11 Individual double-skin barrel drums, one skin used for playing
- Repository:Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
- Measurements:Height: 82mm; Diameter: 145mm