Nanbanzi (南梆子) 19th century

This 19th-century Chinese Nanbanzi, or clapper, is a musical instrument from the Golden Tone Workshop. The Nanbanzi is a wooden rectangular box with a small stick for striking the sides. Its simple construction and rhythmic sound were commonly used in Chinese musical ensembles of the 19th century. The inscription on the base identifies the piece as a Nanbanzi, a type of percussion instrument commonly used in Chinese theater.