Pair of large bronze Dong Son style rain drumsSouth East Asia, 19th Century or earlierthe top surmounted by four animal finials, with further concentric bands meeting in the middle to a star type symbol, the sides with further concentric bands with various symbols enclosed, near the base are cast leaf shapes, with animal heads protruding near the base and cast handles either side, 39cm high x 51cm across (2)Provenance: From the collection of the late Professor R M Hicks, OBEBoth are very weathered with some staining visible