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Koto

Artist Japan

Date19th century

MediumWood, silk, ivory

ClassificationsSound Devices

Credit LineGift of Henry LeGrand Cannon

Object number1898.1.16

DescriptionChordophone. A large zither with 13 silk strings running almost the entire length. The ends are made on intricately inlaid wood (including a small green dragon). Edges are in ivory. The strings run through ivory eyes and are knotted at the bottom; they run over the other end and come back through ivory eyes and tie directly onto themselves. There are two movable bridges remaining with this item.

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