Kotsuzumi (Small Hourglass Drum) with Peonies

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Kotsuzumi (Small Hourglass Drum) with Peonies

Alternate Title: Botan mon makie kotsuzumi
Descriptive: Drum for noh drama

Japan, Edo period, 17th century
Lacquer
Lacquer on wood with gold powder (takamakie, e-nashiji, hiramakie), horsehide, gold paper, and silk cords
Drum Core: 9 5/16 x 4 in. (25.3 x 10.2 cm)
In Honor of Shizu Shimoda from the Hiroshi Shimoda Family (M.89.134.1)
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.