Plectrum

A701

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

Native Name Bachi
Object Number A701
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese
Provenience Japan
Section Asian
Materials Tortoise Shell
Description

Bachi. Used for playing Shamisen. Tortoise shell, dark brown at square end, transparent yellow at wide flat end, layered tortoise shell gradually getting thinner towards flared end.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Sarah (William D.) Frishmuth, 1900
Other Number C-430 - Seder Number

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