A Burmese bronze rain drum

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A Burmese bronze rain drum
of waisted circular form, with four lug handles, decorated with a central star-shaped motif surrounded by bands of archaic-form designs, characters and studs, the sides with further geometric bands -- 19½.in (49.5cm) diam, 14th/15th century, later carved wood fitted stand.
See Colour Plate 3.

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