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THBExhibited 19th C. Burmese Leaded Bronze Drum - Art Loss
Lot 58
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Southeast Asia, Burma (modern day Myanmar), ca. late 19th to early 20th century. A fabulous leaded bronze drum known as a "Karen Rain Drum" with an impressive decorative program and rich iconography with zoomorphic forms! The remarkable instrument presents a circular tympanum, a hollow, waisted body, and two flanking handles beneath the rim. An elaborately engraved motif adorns the tympanum, comprised of concentric circular patterns, birds, fish, and rosettes surrounding a sizable eight-pointed star. Four petite sculptures of frogs cap the tympanum, all positioned equidistantly around the rim. The body of the drum is adorned by dozens of intricately carved bands of abstract geometric patterns, and a lovely tree is rendered in bas relief on one side. When lightly tapped, this drum makes a pleasing sound which must have been impressive when struck with full force. A beautiful example with a rich patina! Size: 22.25" W x 14.125" H (56.5 cm x 35.9 cm)
Drums like this example are sometimes referred to as frog drums (as frogs are oftentimes associated with rain) and have been used in Southeast Asian cultural rituals for hundreds of years. In particular, the Karen people of Thailand and Burma (modern day Myanmar) have used such drums in funerary rituals to assist the deceased as they journey to the afterlife and in ceremonies to inspire spirits to bring about rainfall, hence the name Karen Rain Drum. Such bronze drum forms originated with the Bronze Age Dong Son culture of ancient northern Vietnam during the later period of the Hong Bang Dynasty. Today these drums are highly valued by the Karen people of Thailand and Burma (modern day Myanmar). The strap handles would have suspended the drum from a frame or tree limb with the tympanum facing horizontally outward at a 45 degree angle, and a padded mallet was used to strike the drum.
This piece has been searched against the Art Loss Register database and has been cleared. The Art Loss Register maintains the world’s largest database of stolen art, collectibles, and antiques.
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-P. Haig collection, New York USA
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#163552Collection label on interior of base. One handle has been replaced. Some light abrasions commensurate with age and use. Otherwise, intact and excellent with lovely russet patina.Condition
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