A Chinese barrel drum. The Proteus 2 version is incredibly punchy and tight. With a little reverb, it becomes a massive cinematic percussion hit. Soundfont preservationists usually nail this one because it relies more on transient snap than complex filtering.
Modern orchestral libraries often over-process percussion. The Proteus Timpani is dry, punchy, and Emu Proteus 2 Soundfont
Use for sustained melodies and Pizzicato for rhythmic plucking. Woodwinds Emu Proteus 2 Soundfont A Chinese barrel drum
You can find various versions of the Proteus 2 library converted to the .sf2 (SoundFont) format, ranging from official licensed products to community-contributed freebies: Emu Proteus 2 Soundfont