O-daiko
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O-daiko

TitleO-daiko
ArtistKodenji Hayashi
Dateca. 1873 19th century
MediumWood, metal, cloisonné, hide, silk, padding
ClassificationMembranophone-double-headed / barrel drum
OriginJapanese Japanese
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineThe Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

Subjects: Marine & aquatic life

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“O-daiko” is a work by Kodenji Hayashi, dated ca. 1873. It is executed in wood, metal, cloisonné, hide, silk, padding and classified as membranophone-double-headed / barrel drum. In this archive it sits within the marine & aquatic life tradition. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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