Vintage Japanese Taiko Drum w/ Stand Sticks 26"x18" Usubata This bowl was high fired

This bowl was high fired for lasting durability

It has space for a Chawan

) it certainly makes an impressive statement piece

The wear has smoothed down the sides of the tsuba where it rubbed up against the obi belt from daily wear as well as wear where the thumb would pop the seal between the saya and the habaki

Vintage Japanese Taiko Drum w/ Stand Sticks 26"x18" Usubata This bowl was high firedThis is a professional quality Taiko drum brought back from Japan in the 1980's. The skin is in good, tight condition and it has a beautiful deep sound. It includes a specially made stand to hold the drum suspended. This drum has been handled with respect and carefully stored. It has been played in front of many audiences. The taiko drum in the stand measures approximately 32" tall. The drum itself is 20" in diameter.