/internal/media/dispatcher/949285/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailSmall Hand Drum, from an untitled set of Five Musicians (Gonin-bayashi)about 1783 (Tenmei 3)Torii KiyonagaNishimuraya Yohachi (Eijudō)Vertical chūban; 26.1 x 19.4 cm (10 1/4 x 7 5/8 in.)Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paperWilliam S. and John T. Spaulding Collection21.84130Hirano points out that the designs on the kimono suggest the Five Festivals, as follows:
Chanter: New Year (1/1)
Flute Player: The Doll Festival (3/3)
Small Hand Drum: The Boys' Festival (5/5)
Large Hand Drum: The Tanabata Festival (7/7)
Drum on Stand: The Chrysanthemum Festival (9/9)Prints26.100000000023603001