Model

Toy

Guitar

A697

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Hina-Samisen
Object Number A697
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese
Provenience Japan
Section Asian
Materials Wood | Paper
Description

Hina-shamisen. Toy shamisen used at the doll festival. Tiny wood and paper guitar. Neck and body decorated with gold designs. Three peg holes. Three strings.

Length 38 cm
Width 5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Sarah (William D.) Frishmuth, 1900
Other Number C-45 - Seder Number

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