Old kotsuzumi (small drum), gold Makie on chestnut nashiji (pear-shaped)

This is an old kotsuzumi (small tabor) drum from the Edo period. A gem with exquisite workmanship and a rare rich sound.

Outline
Old kotsuzumi drum. It is thought to have been made in the early Edo period. Maki-e is also done in the same period. It is thought to be made in the same period as the body (original). The inside of the body has a unique feature of a stepped kanna and an uneri-like horizontal stripe kanna.The artist is unknown, but the workmanship is superb. The weight is 403 grams. The leather mouth is also thin. It comes in a box with gorgeous gold maki-e.

Condition
Both the body and maki-e are in good condition with no noticeable damage.

Features
The weight of the body is rather light, but the tone is rich and the afterglow is lustrous. The leather mouth is thin, which is rare for copper in the early Edo period, and the bottom of the nipple pouch has a unique tension. The bottom of the breast pouch also has a unique tension. The rich and varied tone, which bounces around like a squirrel on copper, is unique.
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