Lute

A692

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Satsuma-Biwa
Object Number A692
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese
Provenience Japan
Section Asian
Materials Wood
Description

Satsume-Biwa 薩摩琵琶, used only by men to accompany singing. Wooden guitar with four lateral pegs, tear drop shaped. Good condition: one string broken.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Sarah (William D.) Frishmuth, 1900
Other Number C-26 - Seder Number

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