Violin

A927

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

Native Name Ti-Ch`In
Object Number A927
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Section Asian
Materials Coconut | Wood
Description

Ti-ch'in. Body of coconut shell with wood soundboard. Underside of body covered out to make a simple rosette-like design. Slender fretless neck passes through body. Neck curves slightly at pegbox. Two lateral pegs. Dark brown color. Good condition. One string broken. Bow and tassel shown in photo are missing.

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

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