ManTou Gu (馒头鼓)

19th century

Not on view

Supported on a bamboo stand and similar in use and construction to the bangu, the smaller man tougu is used more in the South. It has a convex shape in contrast to the flat surface of the bangu.

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Title: ManTou Gu (馒头鼓)
Maker: Golden Tone Workshop
Date: 19th century
Geography: China
Culture: Chinese
Medium: Wood, leather, various materials
Dimensions: Tripod (open): H. 30 x D. 10 x W. 10 in.(75.6.2 x 25.4 x 25.4 cm)
Drum: Diam. 10 x H. 4 1/8 in. ( 25.4 x 10.4 cm)
Classification: Membranophone-single-headed / kettle drum
Credit Line: The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
Object Number: 89.4.33a, b
Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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