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Kotsuzumi (Small Hourglass Drum Body) with Aquatic MotifsMomoyama-Edo period, 17th century

Not on view
Lacquered vessel with hourglass profile, black ground with gold and copper-brown botanical and butterfly decoration, worn surface revealing amber underlayer

Anonymous, Kotsuzumi (Small Hourglass Drum Body) with Aquatic Motifs, Momoyama-Edo period, 17th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Julia and Leo Krashen, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Anonymous
Title
Kotsuzumi (Small Hourglass Drum Body) with Aquatic Motifs
Place Made
Japan
Date Made
Momoyama-Edo period, 17th century
Period
Azuchi-Momoyama period (1573-1603) or Edo period (1603-1868)
Medium
Lacquer on wood with gold powder (Maki-e and e-nashiji)
Dimensions
Height: 9 7/8 in. (25.08 cm); Diameter: 4 in. (10.16 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Julia and Leo Krashen
Accession Number
M.84.103.1
Classification
Lacquer
Collecting Area
Japanese Art
Selected 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.