【Important notes】 ・International Buyers: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. ・Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These duties are paid to your country's customs office and not to us. Prompt payment of these fees is necessary to ensure delivery of your item. 【Product details】 This beautifully hand crafted tsuzumi (small drum body) from the middle to late Edo period is a distinctive example of Japanese traditional music instruments used in Noh and Gagaku performances. The body of the drum is adorned with elaborate maki-e artwork, featuring wave patterns set against a rich black lacquered background with nashiji detailing. Maki-e is a traditional Japanese lacquer art technique that involves sprinkling gold or silver powder over wet lacquer to create designs. This method is renowned for its sophistication and the depth it adds to the artwork. Nashiji employs a similar method, using gold or silver flecks to achieve a pear skin-like texture, offering a unique shimmer and depth to the surface. The wave patterns depicted in the maki-e might symbolize power and resilience, commonly interpreted in Japanese art as embodying the strength and eternal nature of the sea—a theme often appreciated in various forms of traditional Japanese aesthetics. Please note, this item includes only the body of the drum, traditionally made from cherry wood, which is known for its durability and aesthetic appeal. This drum body shows signs of wear consistent with its age, including slight scratches, minor dents, small chips around the rims, fine cracks, and some repairs (areas turn white under black light), as detailed in the photos provided. Please review the photos carefully to assess the condition of this antique piece. Dimension: approx. H 28 cm W 11.4 cm D 11.4 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!