A LARGE BRONZE RAIN DRUM VIETNAM OR SOUTHEAST ASIA, POSSIBLY 19TH CENTURY Finely cast in bronze, fine crusty patina with green and rust accents, the top with concentric bands of decoration and with four groups of frogs piled on top of one another, the tapering body with further decorative bands and double-strap handles, a procession of five elephants in relief descending down one side. H: 56,5 cm - D: 64 cm Provenance: A private Irish collection of Burmese and South-East Asian Arts. TRỐNG MƯA BẰNG ĐỒNG KÍCH THƯỚC LỚN CỦA VIỆT NAM HOẶC ĐÔNG NAM Á, THẾ KỶ 18 HOẶC 19 Notes: 1. Bronze drums are ancient artefacts found in various cultures in Southeast Asia and southern China. The drums were cast in bronze using the lost-wax casting method. The drums were both musical instruments and cult objects. They are decorated with geometric patterns, scenes of daily life and war, animals and birds, and boats. 2. Compare with a related drum with five elephants sold at CHRISTIE’S , New York, USA, 2015-03-21, lot 1011, for USD 32,500. NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.