Kŏmun'go
This plucked zither, traditionally a scholar's instrument, is said to have been invented around the 4th century by a government official, whose playing enticed a black crane to dance to his music. Two strings produce the melody; the others are drones.
Artwork Details
- Title: Kŏmun'go
- Maker: Kim Kwang Ju (?)
- Date: ca. 1980
- Geography: Korea
- Culture: Korean
- Medium: Wood, various materials
- Dimensions: H. 5 3/4 × L. 60 1/16 × W. 7 5/8 in. (14.6 × 152.6 × 19.3 cm)
- Classification: Chordophone-Zither-plucked-long zither
- Credit Line: Gift of Daewoo Group, 1981
- Object Number: 1981.28.1
- Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments
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Kim Kwang Ju
ca. 1980
Kim Kwang Ju
ca. 1980
Korean
ca. 1980
Japanese
20th century
Korean
ca. 1980
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