17C. South East Asian Bronze Rain Drum
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Description
South East Asia,17th-Early 18th Century
Decorated with banded archaic concentric designs throughout with center star medallion and three tier figural frog handles on a waisted base with loop handles. When compared to the later example, the drum exhibits a hand tooled construction utilizing a thinner hammered and spun bronze with chased decoration. Notice the natural variations within each banded pattern and chatter marks on underside of top. The drum weighs 32.3 lbs, 10.4 lbs heavier than the earlier example in our catalog.
From a Barrington, Rhode Island estate. One of two drums in the sale.
18" x 23 1/4" diameter,32.3 lbs
Condition
Approx. 4 1/2" crack to base, small cracks and pin holes throughout, old oxidation
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Our catalogue serves as a guide and convenience to you for your bidding ease. Descriptions and condition reports are an OPINION given by one of our staff appraisers and/or auction affiliates. Condition of items are subjective, Bruneau and Co. uses every effort to explain and show any damages and wear on items. Everything is sold as-is, where-is. You are buying based on YOUR belief, all items are available for inspection the week before the sale and earlier by appointment. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at the gallery so a staff member can go over every inch and detail of an item with you. Repeat, everything is sold as-is, where-is with no warranty or guarantee unless explicitly stated. We are not responsible for errors and omissions, photographs are part of the description.
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17C. South East Asian Bronze Rain Drum
Estimate $1,500 - $2,500
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Specialist & Auctioneer, American & European Fine & Decorative Arts, Pop Culture Including Collectibles, Comics & Toys
President & Auctioneer, Asian Arts, 19-20th Century Decorative Arts
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