Yangqin (dulcimer)
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Alternative TitleYangqin. |
InstrumentDulcimer |
Instrument FamilyStrings |
Place MadeAsia ; China |
Date MadeProbably before 1885 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Trapezoidal dark varnished box with two ivory (?) roses; 2 bridges; 21 strings, 7 in pairs and 7 single strings; drawer in centre of sound box for tuning key; length 670 - 388; width 242; height: 38. Beaters: Pair of wooden beaters; round wooden heads, diameter 17, and spade-shaped handles. |
NotesP.R. Cooke, 1995. |
Measurements670 |
CollectionReid Collection ; MIMEd |
Accession Number178 |