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Nijugo Gen

19th century
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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Nijugo Gen
  • Maker: Asano Tōshichi (Japanese)
  • Date: 19th century
  • Geography: Japan
  • Culture: Japanese
  • Medium: Wood, silk strings
  • Dimensions: L. 36-3/4 in.; W. 8 in, tapering to 6 in.
  • Classification: Chordophone-Zither-plucked-long zither
  • Credit Line: The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
  • Object Number: 89.4.1554a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments
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