Tuning Box

A668A

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

Native Name Chioshi
Object Number A668A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese
Provenience Japan
Section Asian
Materials Wood | Textile
Description

One of four tuning boxes used by Shamisen music teachers. Wooden box with two oval slits on each side, showing red and white colored cloth. Insignia on one side (小玉). Rattling agent inside.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Sarah (William D.) Frishmuth, 1900
Other Number unknown - Seder Number

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