CHINESE DRUM

Name/Title

CHINESE DRUM

Entry/Object ID

1995.1.1

Context

This drum was purchased by the donor from a second-hand store who got it from a 'property sale in the Ballarat region'. He believes was probably used by the Chinese on the Ballarat goldfields during the gold rushes for Chinese opera performances in the 19th century, c1860s.

Acquisition

Accession

1995.1

Source or Donor

SOLDATOW Sasha

Acquisition Method

Unknown

Dimensions

Height

12 cm

Diameter

24 cm

Dimension Notes

approx. 24cm dia. x 12 cm deep