Taiko
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Taiko

TitleTaiko
ArtistNambuya Keikichi, Tokyo, Asakuja, Kamejima-cho
Date19th century 19th century
MediumWood, hide, metal
ClassificationMembranophone-double-headed / cylindrical 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.

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