Drum

Dongson (?)

19th century or earlier

Not on view

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Title: Drum
Date: 19th century or earlier
Geography: Indonesia, Pantar Island, East Nusa Tenggara
Culture: Dongson (?)
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: H. 25 3/8 x Diam. 14 3/16 in. (64.5 x 36 cm)
Classification: Metal-Musical Instruments
Credit Line: Gift of Jean Paul and Monique Barbier-Mueller, 1987
Object Number: 1987.444.2
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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