Violin
51-46-140A
From: Canton
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Native Name | Su-Hu |
| Object Number | 51-46-140A |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Chinese |
| Provenience | Canton |
| Date Made | 19th Century |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Wood | Snakeskin |
| Description | Su-hu (?) Variety of hu ch'in. Tubular hexagonal body of dark wood with snakeskin soundboard. 4 strings and pegs. Long neck passes through body. Bottom of body is closed with inset piece of light carved wood. Good condition. Bow is bamboo, thin and curved - very simple construction. Both are in good condition. |
| Credit Line | Gift of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1951 |
| Other Number | 76-1301 - Philadelphia Museum of Art Number | L-238-140 - Old Loan Number | C507? - Seder Number |
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