Vintage Japanese Taiko Drum - 1980s Showa Era (25D-276)

Name: Vintage Japanese Taiko Drum - 1980s Showa Era (25D-276)
SKU: 25D-276
Price: 500 USD
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IMPORTED FROM JAPAN

Dimensions: 17"Diameter x 17"H

Ship From Location: Berkeley, California

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Vintage Japanese Taiko Drum (SKU 25D-276)

Substantial vintage taiko-style drum with rich wood grain and iron ring fittings

This impressive vintage Japanese drum features a beautifully grained wooden body, likely carved from a single log in the traditional taiko manner. Both heads are tightly tacked with rows of dark domed nails, creating a powerful visual rhythm that echoes the deep, resonant sound these instruments are known for in matsuri and stage performance.

Side-mounted iron ring handles on chrysanthemum-decorated plates add a bold accent and make the piece easy to move or suspend. With its warm patina, surface marks from past use, and classic barrel form, this drum works equally well as a playable taiko, a sculptural floor piece, or a characterful addition to a wabi-sabi or Japanese-inspired interior.

Origin: Japan
Era: Showa period, circa 1980s
Material: Carved wood, natural hide, iron hardware
Use: Traditional taiko / festival drum, décor or studio display piece
Features: Classic taiko construction; dramatic wood grain; double hide heads with tacked rims; iron ring handles on chrysanthemum plates; warm vintage patina with characterful wear
Dimensions: --
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with age-appropriate wear, marks and patina to skins and hardware

A fine, authentic taiko-style drum that brings the spirit and sound of Japan’s festival tradition into any space.

As part of our mission to preserve and share Japanese craftsmanship, we offer antiques that were made not just to be admired, but to be used. These pieces were crafted for everyday life, and we honor their purpose by ensuring they can continue to be enjoyed and lived with today.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

All vintage and antique items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.