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Pipa (琵琶 )

19th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Pipa (琵琶 )
  • Date: 19th century
  • Geography: Amoy area, Fukien province, China
  • Culture: Chinese
  • Medium: Wood, lacquer, bamboo, composition, mother-of-pearl
  • Dimensions: L.: 94.8 cm (37-5/16 in.); W.: 31.5 cm (12-7/16 in.); D.: 5.8 cm (2-5/16 in.)
  • Classification: Chordophone-Lute-plucked-fretted
  • Credit Line: The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
  • Object Number: 89.4.54
  • Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

Audio

Cover Image for Demonstration of a modern pipa by Wu Man, 2016. "White Snow in Spring."

Demonstration of a modern pipa by Wu Man, 2016. "White Snow in Spring."

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