Clapper

Description

Oblong clapper or hyoshigi of wood, used at proclamations and in theatres and processions to attract attention: Japan

Museum reference

A.1911.232.25 A

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Clapper, Hyoshigi

Production information

Japan, East Asia

Materials

Wood

Physical description

Wood; oblong

Associations

Neil Gordon Munro Collection

Exhibitions

• Performance and Lives (29 Jul 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

• Man and Music (16 Aug 1983 - 15 Jan 1984)
  Royal Scottish Museum

On display

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