Koto
Artist:
Japan
Date: 19th century
Medium: Wood, silk, ivory
Classification: Sound Devices
Credit Line: Gift of Henry LeGrand Cannon
Object number: 1898.1.16
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.