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This drum, introduced to Japan from China in the 7th century is struck with two thin sticks by a kneeling musician and is used to set the rhythm for togaku (early Tang dynasty music). Occasionally it is used in geza (off stage music of the kabuki theatre) to evoke the imperial court.
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Title: Kakko (羯鼓 or 鞨鼓)
Date: 19th century
Geography: Japan
Culture: Japanese
Medium: Wood
Dimensions: Depth: 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm)
Classification: Membranophone-double-headed / barrel drum
Credit Line: The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
Accession Number: 89.4.118
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