Drum

A1044

From: Iran

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number A1044
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Iran
Section Near Eastern
Materials Wood | Skin
Description

Dombeg. Drum made of wood with inlaid ivory and wood throughout the body creating mosaic designs. A row of nails encircles the bead, the base and the center of the body. Underneath the nails are circular pieces of red felt. Drum is goblet shaped with a light skin head. A think brown rope with tassel is attached to body for use as a handle. Fair condition - head is torn. Pieces on inlay missing. Diameter of head: 25 cm. Diameter of base: 20cm. Height: 42.5cm.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Sarah (William D.) Frishmuth, 1900
Other Number M-18 - Seder Number

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