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China Antique Old Toy Drum Musical Instrument

According to AI image recognition:
Tibetan Damaru-style hourglass-shaped drum
Decorated with red cloth and strings, sometimes with turquoise-like beads.
It is believed to be used in rituals and meditation to dispel worldly desires and aid in enlightenment through sound.
The depiction of animals may hold teachings or symbolic meanings of Tibetan Buddhism, but details are unknown.
However,
This item was purchased from a Japanese shop owner who worked in China.

About 20 years ago, my father loved the Joseon Dynasty and enjoyed antique markets.
He purchased this at that time and it was part of my collection in a box.
As I have gotten older, I would like to pass it on to someone who will cherish it.

Dragons are depicted on both sides,
and on the sides, rabbits, mice, snakes, pigs, mysterious creatures, and chickens are depicted.
I believe no one else has this design, so I wonder if someone who appreciates its value would be interested ♪(ᴖ◡ᴖ)♪

⭐️Condition
Made of a wood-like material.
There are chips on the upper part of the snake and rabbit patterns. Please check the photos.
There are other minor scratches, but both sides produce sound, so you can enjoy it as a small drum.
I don't believe the beads are real turquoise.

⭐️Size
Height approx. 12.5 cm
Maximum width approx. 13 x 11.5 cm
Palm-sized

⭐️Shipping
Shipping included, anonymous shipping, RakuRaku Mercari便 (Yamato Transport)
I pack it so that Yamato Transport cannot break it even if dropped.

I am also selling other items. #JoseonDynastyAndMore
Thank you.