Rare Antique Hand Carved “Wooden Fish” Cadence Drum, China (16801BSK)
Original price was: $875.00.$743.75Current price is: $743.75.H: 12” W:11.75” D: 9.5” | CALL 213-568-3030 FOR SHIPPING QUOTE OR EMAIL [email protected]
Cadence drums in the form of carved pairs of fish are used by monks and lay people in the Mahayana Buddhist tradition to create a cadence and chanting rhythm during rituals when reciting and memorizing sutras, mantras, and other Buddhist texts. This rare beautiful drum is held by its handle composed of a pair of fish surrounding a pearl symbolizing unity and harmony and struck on the side with a wood mallot. Wear on its rear side indicates years of use.