Lute

A675

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

Native Name Rokugen-Kin
Object Number A675
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese
Provenience Japan
Section Asian
Materials Wood | Ivory
Description

Rokugen-Kin. Six stringed lute formerly used by poets. Stringed musical instrument. Long, brown wooden paddle with strings running down the length of it. Strings are tied to white (ivory?) floral pieces. There are two finger picks attached made of ivory.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Sarah (William D.) Frishmuth, 1900
Other Number C-104 - Seder Number | CG98-1-150 - Found in Collection Number

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