Object 5
Rope-tensioned Drum
The rope-tensioned drum dating from 1575 is four years younger than the earliest example from 1571; it is perfectly preserved and has not been shortened.
Object Description
Maker unknown Basel, 1575, datedTwo basilisks, each with a shield bearing facing Basel crosiers (painting, shell) Wood, painted; skin; hemp rope; leather; gut snare; iron rope in eight courses, with iron hooks hooked onto the hoop; double gut snare; seven soundholesH. 64 cm; 0 51 cm(skin)Donation Kantonales Zeughaus, Basel lnv.-no. 1874.120.
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