A Southeast Asian Bronze Rain Drum

19th century, Thailand or Burma, a large bronze drum created with many fine details, the top has a center star design with concentric circular bands of decoration radiating from the center to edges, four groups of stacked frogs on the top, the base of the drum is elegantly tapered, double strap handles flank the body, below a family of three elephants marches upwards, seams flank the body of the drum.

17 1/8 in., 24 in. diameter

Private Collection, Raleigh, North Carolina

Good estate condition; with an overall greenish patina; wear from age.