Dragon Dagu Drum
27 September 2018
Description

Chinese dragon drum, the drum is made out of animal skin and I believe the wood is red wood. It stands to 136m tall and is 112m wide.

Provenance

Bought in China from a dealer or owner.

Acquired from
Gallery/Dealer
For sale
Yes
Answered within 2 days
By Klaus
Sep 29, 13:55 UTC
Fair Market Value
$350 - $500 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Thank you for submitting your item for appraisal. This appears to be a chinese ceremonial drum and stand 大鼓架, red lacquer on wood, decorated with chinese dragons, dragons chasing flaming pearls, dragon head finials painted in faux gold colour, drum decorated with a phoenix, drum suspended with eyelets to the rack. Near identical drums, apparently made by the same 20th century workshop, have been offered or sold at auction. The estimate is based on actual auction results. "Asking prices" in the trade can be much higher and vary.

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