Shemedaiko
Category
Musical instruments, devices and recordings
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood, Skin, Textile, Lacquer, Paint
Measurements
150 mm (H)340 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
Japan
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Snowshill Manor and Garden, Gloucestershire
NT 1335412
Summary
Shimedaiko (medium No theatre drum), Japanese. Black lacquered wooden sound box decorated with floral design in gold. Red cords. Top and bottom wider than sound box, with stiffened rims, black edging.
Provenance
Given to the National Trust with Snowshill Manor in 1951 by Charles Paget Wade.