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Kayagum
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Artist Unknown (Korea)
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19th century
Institution Minneapolis Institute of Arts
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Kayagum, Artist Unknown (Korea)
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Kayagum: Gallery Label - Current
Kayagum, a twelve string zither, is related to the Chinese ch'in and the Japanese koto. It is played by plucking the strings with the right hand while depressing the strings for tonal variations with the left hand. Such musical instruments were often elaborately embellished with mother-of-pearl inlay. This kayagum has designs of flying cranes, symbols of longevity, and other auspicious symbols.
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Medium: Musical Instruments, Musical Instrument | Wood, lacquer and inlaid mother-of-pearl
Size: 4 1/8 x 56 3/4 x 8 in. (10.48 x 144.15 x 20.32 cm)
Creation Place: Asia, Korea
Culture: Asia, Korea
Style: 19th century, Choson dynasty
Physical Description: 12 string instrument; circle and crescent openings at bottom reflected in top inlay at one short end; mother-of-pearl inlay, two birds and moon in clouds at upper surface, sides adorned by birds and plants; underside grain appears to look like oak
Credit: Collection Minneapolis Institute of Arts; Gift of funds from the Asian Art Council and Ruth and Bruce Dayton
Accession Number: 97.124
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Added to Site: February 28, 2009
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