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Tombak late 19th century Iranian (Persian) Goblet shaped drums are distributed in areas of Sub-Saharan Africa, across North Africa and eastward to the Philippines. This Persian drum is elaborately decorated Khatam kari marquetry. Its surface is finely inlaid with bone, wood, and brass micro-mosaics forming stars, lozenges, and inscriptions. The poetic calligraphy at the top reads: "When it sounds, it makes everyone in the world happy.". Tombak 501876

Tombak late 19th century Iranian (Persian) Goblet shaped drums are distributed in areas of Sub-Saharan Africa, across North Africa and eastward to the Philippines. This Persian drum is elaborately decorated Khatam kari marquetry. Its surface is finely inlaid with bone, wood, and brass micro-mosaics forming stars, lozenges, and inscriptions. The poetic calligraphy at the top reads: "When it sounds, it makes everyone in the world happy.". Tombak 501876 Stock Photo
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MET/BOT / Alamy Stock Photo

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2HJ24CJ

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8 MB (262.9 KB Compressed download)

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1436 x 1947 px | 24.3 x 33 cm | 9.6 x 13 inches | 150dpi

Date taken:

22 January 2022

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