Lute

Moon Guitar

A691

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Gekkin
Object Number A691
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese
Provenience Japan
Section Asian
Materials Wood
Description

Gekkin. Moon Guitar to accompany Chinese songs. Large moon guitar with four lateral pegs (red) inserted into black neck in a wood body. Eight frets on the neck, 6 missing.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Sarah (William D.) Frishmuth, 1900
Other Number C-51 - Seder Number

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