Authentic Japanese Buddhist Temple CEREMONIAL TAIKO DRUM with Stand

Other Japanese Antiques

$1,875

Material

Wood

Color

Light Wood Tone

Origin

Japan

Age / Period

1850-1899

Dimensions

Tall: 41 inches, Wide: 40 inches

Condition

Estate / Pre-owned

This is a LARGE, very seldom seen, Buddhist Temple Ceremonial (Taiko) Drum with Stand. Taiko means that the drum is beaten with a mallet or drumstick. According to Japanese history: the first use of taiko was as a battlefield instrument; used to intimidate and scare the enemy --a use to which drums have been put in many cultures. In addition to the martial aspect, taiko has been used in the most refined cultural settings as well. Taiko were definitely used in the opening celebrations of the Todaiji Buddhist Temple in the sixth century and quickly incorporated into the Imperial court music. Certain taiko have gone on to become some of the most elegant and beautiful of all Japanese instruments. Taiko has continued to find a place in religious ceremonies, both Buddhist and Shinto. Some Buddhist sects use taiko to represent the voice of Buddha, and Bon dancing in summer is centered on Buddhist rites. It was used in village Shinto rites to offer up prayers to the Gods. In addition, the village festivals were celebrated with the sound of drumming. These festivals developed a rich body of traditional taiko rhythms, now a never-ending source of inspiration to modern players. The make a (Taiko) Drum, a skin a mounted on either side of a cylindrical trunk or wooden bucket. It is made to vibrate or emit sound The sound is fine tuned according to the diameter of the mounted skin and the length of the trunk. This (Taiko) drum is exactly as depicted by 鳴物 Narashimono, Percussion Instruments at Buddhist Temples. A graphic of this 18th/19th century document is shown in photo #11 and #12. The stand is inscribed on the right and left upright poles, and is dated Showa 38 (1964). Additionally, the drum is inscribed on its left side with an offering or a poem made by the family or group who donated the instrument to the temple. This Taiko Drum comes with a "no bo" or mallet that is original to the Drum, and with a traditional stand (photo #12) that has the following measurements: Tall: 41 inches Wide: 40 inches Weight: 28 lbs The Drum is 19 inches in Diameter and 8.5 inches in Depth. The skin is very tight and gives a deep reverberating sound. This rarely seen (outside of Japan) Taiko Drum is in excellent condition. NOTE: The stand has to be disassembled for shipping. The stand and drum require two large boxes for shipping ++LG ASIAN ANTIQUES++ specializes in the sale of AUTHENTIC ANTIQUE JAPANESE NETSUKE and Related Items, at affordable prices for beginners, but, regularly carry higher end pieces at bargain prices for experienced collectors. We are members of the International Netsuke Society We prefer payment by Paypal. Payment is expected within 72 hours of auction closing. We encourage everyone to look, but PLEASE only bid if you intend to complete the purchase. We ship worldwide. All our items will be packed with care and shipped via United States Postal Service (USPS) Priority Service, with Insurance, Delivery and Signature Confirmation, free of charge, within the Continental United States. All items will be shipped within 48 hours of receipt of payment. Please allow 2 to 3 working days to receive them. We do not charge for packing materials, handling and labor. We are not responsible for any damage that occurs during shipment, however, we will file the paperwork for the Post Office to investigate. Please Note: If you live in Florida, taxes are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility and will be added to the total cost of the item. International buyers are responsible for any tax, Customs or import duties levied by your countries upon arrival of the package. If you have any questions, please inquire *before* bidding/purchasing through Ebay messaging, ++SHIPPING DISCOUNT++ : We will combine shipping for multiple items. If all items can be shipped together in one package and delivered to one address, *RETURNS: Accepted if the item is not as described, and is returned within 14 days of receipt. Item must be returned in the same condition as described and shipped by us. We refund the purchase price of the item. Buyer is responsible for the return shipping costs.* *PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT OUR OTHER OFFERINGS* THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST! Lou and Gloria