Lute

Moon Guitar

A690

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Gekkin
Object Number A690
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese
Provenience Japan
Section Asian
Materials Wood
Description

Gekkin. Moon Guitar used to accompany Chinese songs. Wooden guitar with six lateral pegs, ten frets on the neck, and eight on the body.

Height 71 cm
Width 35.5 cm
Thickness 3.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Sarah (William D.) Frishmuth, 1900
Other Number C-181 - Seder Number

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