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Dancer with a drum

Minkoku (Japanese, active 1789 - 1800) (Artist)1800-1950

Asian Art Museum

Asian Art Museum
San Francisco, United States

This dancer, wearing a hunting robe (kariginu), plays on an hourglass-shaped hand drum (kotsuzumi) as he stamps his feet to accent the rhythm. Drums are used in a variety of Japanese theatrical and folk performances.

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  • Title: Dancer with a drum
  • Creator: Minkoku (Japanese, active 1789 - 1800) (Artist)
  • Date Created: 1800-1950
  • Physical Dimensions: H. 4.0 cm x L. 2.7 cm
  • Rights: Public Domain
  • Medium: Ivory
  • Credit Line: Asian Art Museum, Transfer from the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, B70Y925
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