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Asano Tōshichi Japanese
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A zither of falcon shape with European-style tuning pegs, keys and wire strings. Tohichi Asano of Kyoto made this paulonia-wood instrument either as an experiment or for trade.
Decorative instruments may serve as trade items, as miniaturized maker's models, or as symbols with extramusical meanings.
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Title: Hawk-shaped Koto
Maker:
Asano Tōshichi (Japanese)
Period: Meiji period (1868-1912)
Date: late 19th century
Geography: Kyoto, Japan
Culture: Japanese
Medium: Paulownia wood, metal strings
Dimensions: H. 20 in.; W. 9-1/2 in.; Thickness 2 in.
Classification: Chordophone-Zither
Credit Line: The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
Object Number: 89.4.1549
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