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A694

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Samisen
Object Number A694
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese
Provenience Japan
Section Asian
Materials Wood | Membrane
Description

Shamisen. Four wooden pieces to body, normally glued at ends to form a rectangular body with rounded sides which is covered at front end back with a white membrane. No other pieces to instrument.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Sarah (William D.) Frishmuth, 1900
Other Number C-228 - Seder Number

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