Lot #8142 - An Impressive Antique Bronze Laotian Circular Rain Drum (18th century, Luang Prabang Kingdom, 1707-1793)
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Auction House:Theodore Bruce
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Sale Name:Timed Online Auction | Chinese, Japanese & Asian Decorative Arts
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Sale Date:27 Feb 2023 ~ 6pm (AEDT)
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Lot #:8142
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Lot Description:An Impressive Antique Bronze Laotian Circular Rain Drum (18th century, Luang Prabang Kingdom, 1707-1793)
Incised Mythical Figures & Four Protruding Frogs, the drum features four frogs placed at 90 degree locations around the outside edge of the top of the drum. The drum was used to summon rains for the rice harvest by the Shan people of Laos.
D 60 cm H 45 cm -
Notes:Condition: good condition, frogs intact, patina to bronze consistent with age
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Estimate:A$800 - 1,200
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Realised Price:$0.00
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Category:Oriental
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