Zither

A677

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Hina-Koto
Object Number A677
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese
Provenience Japan
Date Made 18th Century - 19th Century
Section Asian
Materials Wood | Fabric
Technique Inlaid
Description

Hina-koto, toy zither ornament for doll festival. (Suge-koto, Sono-koto, Saki-koto - Seder) Dark brown wood, 9 movable bridges. 13 strings, tassels at both ends. Upper end has fabric under strings over cut out decorated wood. 2 sound holes in back. Good condition: 2 feet missing, 5 movable bridges missing, some cracks, inlaid triangular piece missing.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Sarah (William D.) Frishmuth, 1900
Other Number C-43 - Seder Number

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