Model

Toy

Guitar

A696

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Hina-Samisen
Object Number A696
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese
Provenience Japan
Section Asian
Materials Wood | Paper
Description

Hina-shamisen. Toy shamisen used at doll festival. Tiny wood and paper guitar with three strings, three ivory pegs, neck has gold decorations, body elaborately painted.

Length 34 cm
Width 5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Sarah (William D.) Frishmuth, 1900
Other Number C-427 - Seder Number

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