Taiko
19th century
Medium
Wood, hide, metal
Dimensions
L.: 15.5 cm (6-1/16 in.); Diam. at widest: 25.3 cm (9-15/16 in.); Diam. of Heads: 35 cm (13-13/16 in.)
Classification
Membranophone-double-headed / cylindrical drum
Culture
Japanese
Department
Musical Instruments
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
Accession Number
89.4.92
About the Artist
Nambuya Keikichi, Tokyo, Asakuja, Kamejima-cho
Nambuya Keikichi was a Japanese craftsman active in the 19th century, based in the bustling district of Asakusa, Kamejima-cho, Tokyo. Little is known about his early life or training, as historical records on individual instrument makers from this period are sparse. Asakusa, a vibrant entertainment hub during the late Edo and early Meiji eras, was home to many artisans specializing in traditional ...