Zither

A680

From: Korea

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number A680
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Korean
Provenience Korea
Section Asian
Materials Wood | Snakeskin
Description

Wooden, half tube shaped, six stringed zither with one metal bridge. Green rope attaches to the other end. Square piece of snakeskin by bridge to protect from plectra. Three sound holes in the back, no fret.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Sarah (William D.) Frishmuth, 1900
Other Number C-109 - Seder Number | 5877 - Old Museum Number

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