Lute
CG98-1-119A
From: China
Curatorial Section: Asian
Native Name | Jinghu |
Object Number | CG98-1-119A |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Asian |
Provenience | China |
Date Made | 19th Century |
Section | Asian |
Materials | Wood | Cloth | Snakeskin | String |
Description | Jing Hu. The jinghu (京胡; pinyin: jīnghú) is a Chinese bowed string instrument. At the bottom is hollow section painted black and covered on one end with snake skin. Band of blue cloth around end. Found attached to CG98-1-119B, the bow of this object. Good condition. |
Other Number | DAS 1 - Other Number |
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