Kotsuzumi (Small Hourglass Drum Body) with Aquatic Motifs

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Kotsuzumi (Small Hourglass Drum Body) with Aquatic Motifs

Alternate Title: Mirugaimon makie kotsuzumi tō

Japan, Momoyama-Edo period, 17th century
Lacquer
Lacquer on wood with gold powder (Maki-e and e-nashiji)
Height: 9 7/8 in. (25.08 cm); Diameter: 4 in. (10.16 cm)
Gift of Julia and Leo Krashen (M.84.103.1)
Japanese Art
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Takeda, Sharon Sadako; Bethe, Monicat, with contributions by Goodall, Hollis; Hare, Tom; Shigeki, Kawakami; Ken, Kirihata; Morley, Carolyn A.; Nagasaki Iwao and Tanabe Sabur¯osuke.  Miracles and Mischief:  Noh and Kyogen Theater in Japan.  Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 2002.