Dancer with a drum
ArtistSigned
Minkoku
(Japanese, active 1789 - 1800)
Place of OriginJapan
Date1800-1950
CultureJapanese
MaterialsIvory
DimensionsH. 4.0 cm x L. 2.7 cm
Credit LineTransfer from the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
Object numberB70Y925
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
Not on viewThis dancer, wearing a hunting robe (kariginu), plays on an hourglass-shaped hand drum (kotsuzumi) as he stamps his feet to accent the rhythm. Drums are used in a variety of Japanese theatrical and folk performances.
approx. 1825-1875
1644-1911
1800-1950
approx. 1850-1950