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Otsuzumi hourglass-shaped drum.

The ōtsuzumi is one of three drums used in the accompanying ensemble for Japanese Nō (Noh) drama. Its two horseskin heads are strung very tightly, and are heated for at least an hour before the performance. The drum is held near the player's left hip and struck with the fingers of the right hand. Papier mâché thimbles (known as yubikawa) are often worn to protect the fingers.

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
M26.3.62/1
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 305 x 235 mm
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
hide; metal; vegetable fibre; wood; animal fibre; lacquer; gold
CATEGORY
Musical Instruments
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