Castanet

A667

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

Native Name Hyoshigi
Object Number A667
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese
Provenience Japan
Section Asian
Materials Wood
Description

Pair of castanets. Used in the theater and by night watchmen. Wood with red cord attaching the two together at one end. Rectangular shape, one side rounded and gradually sloping to point at opposite side.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Sarah (William D.) Frishmuth, 1900
Other Number I-45 - Seder Number

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