Chinese Antique Toy Drum According to AI image recognition: "A Tibetan Damaru-style hourglass drum." It is decorated with red cloth and string, and sometimes adorned with turquoise-like beads. It is used during rituals and meditation, and is believed to help dispel earthly desires and aid in enlightenment by producing sound. The animal paintings may have Tibetan Buddhist teachings or symbolic meanings, but details are unknown. However, This was purchased from a Japanese shop owner who worked in China. About 20 years ago, my father loved the Joseon Dynasty and enjoyed antique fairs. He bought this at that time and kept it in a box as part of his collection. Now that he is older, he is offering it to someone who will cherish it. Dragons are painted on both sides. Rabbits, mice, snakes, pigs, mysterious creatures, and chickens are depicted on the sides. I think no one else has this kind of design, so how about it for someone who appreciates its value? ♪(ᴖ◡ᴖ)♪ ⭐️Condition Made of something like wood. There are chips on the snake and rabbit patterns. Please check the photos. There are other minor scratches, but it can produce sound on both sides, so you can enjoy it as a small drum. I don't think the beads are real turquoise. ⭐️Size Height: Approximately 12.5cm Maximum width: Approximately 13 x 11.5cm Palm-sized ⭐️Shipping Shipping included, anonymous shipping, Rakuraku Mercari delivery, Yamato Transport We pack it so that Yamato won't break it even if they drop it. I am also selling other items. #JoseonDynasty etc. I am selling Thank you.