{"id":835,"date":"2024-11-24T11:16:19","date_gmt":"2024-11-24T11:16:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allanbarker.com\/enom\/?post_type=product&#038;p=835"},"modified":"2025-06-12T13:30:19","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T13:30:19","slug":"antique-asian-rain-drum","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/allanbarker.com\/enom\/product\/antique-asian-rain-drum\/","title":{"rendered":"Antique Bronze SE Asian Rain Drum"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"western\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Large Antique Bronze SE Asian Rain Drum or Frog Drum<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span lang=\"en-US\">This large exquisite antique rain drum, also known as a frog drum, has a 60 cm diameter and lustrous, uniform dark green native oxide patina. Its style is characteristic of drums originating from northern Vietnam, Burma, and Laos, reflecting the art and <\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">cultural traditions of the region.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The drum\u2019s design is centered around a vivid &#8220;pond&#8221; motif, with concentric bands symbolizing ripples across water. These bands feature intricately cast depictions of fish, birds, flowers, and other aquatic life. At the center lies a striking twelve-point star, a design often associated with celestial or spiritual symbolism. Four raised bronze frogs, emblematic of fertility and rain, are positioned around the drum\u2019s periphery. The outermost band is crafted to resemble intertwined rope, adding a dynamic texture to the overall aesthetic.<\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"en-US\">The drum&#8217;s vertical sides mirror this meticulous decoration, with additional concentric bands and two pairs of double rope-shaped handles designed for suspension. The entire drum, including frogs and handles, was cast as a single piece using the lost-wax method.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"en-US\">Rain drums originated in the Dong Son culture of Northern Vietnam around 500 BC. This particular drum\u2019s style, metallurgy, and patina suggest an attribution between the 15th and 17th centuries. The metal aligns closely with the early brass used at the start of the Chinese Qing dynasty to cast coins, which develop the same deep green patinas. These rich, dark patinas form naturally over long periods, are incredibly hard, and serve both as a protective layer and a hallmark of authenticity. <\/span>Its stark beauty and historical significance make it a collector&#8217;s treasure and a reflection of Southeast Asian culture.<\/p>\n<p>This exceptional piece comes with a certificate of authenticity, certificate of origin, and the original 1998 receipt from a free-market country.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_832\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-832\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-832 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/allanbarker.com\/enom\/wp-content\/uploads\/bronze\/raindrum\/museum-1000-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/allanbarker.com\/enom\/wp-content\/uploads\/bronze\/raindrum\/museum-1000-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/allanbarker.com\/enom\/wp-content\/uploads\/bronze\/raindrum\/museum-1000-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/allanbarker.com\/enom\/wp-content\/uploads\/bronze\/raindrum\/museum-1000-416x312.jpg 416w, https:\/\/allanbarker.com\/enom\/wp-content\/uploads\/bronze\/raindrum\/museum-1000.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-832\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Raindrum in Vietnam museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_834\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-834\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-834 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/allanbarker.com\/enom\/wp-content\/uploads\/bronze\/raindrum\/museum-drum-1000-300x276.jpg\" alt=\"Raindrum in Vietnam museum\" width=\"300\" height=\"276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/allanbarker.com\/enom\/wp-content\/uploads\/bronze\/raindrum\/museum-drum-1000-300x276.jpg 300w, https:\/\/allanbarker.com\/enom\/wp-content\/uploads\/bronze\/raindrum\/museum-drum-1000-768x707.jpg 768w, https:\/\/allanbarker.com\/enom\/wp-content\/uploads\/bronze\/raindrum\/museum-drum-1000-416x383.jpg 416w, https:\/\/allanbarker.com\/enom\/wp-content\/uploads\/bronze\/raindrum\/museum-drum-1000.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-834\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Raindrum closeup in a\u00a0 Vietnam museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Uniquely beautiful large antique rain drum or frog drum, 60 cm in diameter.\u00a0 Common to Northern Vietnam, Burma, and Laos. 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