Rain Drum
Named for the
sound made by the Monsoon rains beating down on the drum heads, rain drums
were often used in religious ceremonies, bringing spiritual powers to their
owners as well as the status of material wealth. Archeological
examples of these magnificent drums have been found in the most ancient
sites of the Dong Son culture of Vietnam, considered by many to be the
earliest Asian culture to enter the Bronze Age, as far back as 1,000 BC.
Legend has it that they were sometimes used by skilled drummers to frighten
off enemies, creating the sound of marching armies. Reviving a
lost wax-casting method, the bronze drum contains alloys that give it its
pure sonorous tone. A traditional radiating sun design is featured in
the center of the drum head, with concentric circles of geometric patterns
emanating from the center. A true-to-tradition example of iconography
destined to bring peace and harmony into any space. Often used as a
table just as it is, the bronze frogs on top can be modified to hold a glass
top. Available in two sizes, see below:
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RAIN DRUM - SMALL
Dimensions: 17.75" x 25.5"
Shipping
Weight: 84 lbs.
ITEM: AM-AM123
PRICE: $1,700.00
RAIN DRUM - TALL
Dimensions: 22" x 23.75"
Shipping
Weight: 84 lbs.
ITEM: AM-AM124
PRICE: $1,700.00
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