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Koto Strings Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-koto-strings-18456567.htmlRMB20NF3–Koto Strings
Japanese Sono Koto. The thirteen strings on this instrument are made from silk and are strained to a single tension. Different notes are created through the movement of bridges. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-japanese-sono-koto-the-thirteen-strings-on-this-instrument-are-made-104967834.htmlRMG2NKF6–Japanese Sono Koto. The thirteen strings on this instrument are made from silk and are strained to a single tension. Different notes are created through the movement of bridges.
Koto strings and fingers Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/koto-strings-and-fingers-image570883128.htmlRF2T4NY74–Koto strings and fingers
Japan: Japanese script. Koto songs, Miji Shinshi, 1811. The koto (Japanese: 箏) is a traditional Japanese stringed musical instrument, similar to the Chinese zheng, the Mongolian yatga, the Korean gayageum and the Vietnamese đàn tranh. The koto is the national instrument of Japan. Koto are about 180 centimetres (71 in) length, and made from kiri wood (Paulownia tomentosa). They have 13 strings that are strung over 13 movable bridges along the width of the instrument. Players can adjust the string pitches by moving the white bridges in the picture before playing, and use three finger Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/japan-japanese-script-koto-songs-miji-shinshi-1811-the-koto-japanese-is-a-traditional-japanese-stringed-musical-instrument-similar-to-the-chinese-zheng-the-mongolian-yatga-the-korean-gayageum-and-the-vietnamese-n-tranh-the-koto-is-the-national-instrument-of-japan-koto-are-about-180-centimetres-71-in-length-and-made-from-kiri-wood-paulownia-tomentosa-they-have-13-strings-that-are-strung-over-13-movable-bridges-along-the-width-of-the-instrument-players-can-adjust-the-string-pitches-by-moving-the-white-bridges-in-the-picture-before-playing-and-use-three-finger-image344224159.htmlRM2B00NBY–Japan: Japanese script. Koto songs, Miji Shinshi, 1811. The koto (Japanese: 箏) is a traditional Japanese stringed musical instrument, similar to the Chinese zheng, the Mongolian yatga, the Korean gayageum and the Vietnamese đàn tranh. The koto is the national instrument of Japan. Koto are about 180 centimetres (71 in) length, and made from kiri wood (Paulownia tomentosa). They have 13 strings that are strung over 13 movable bridges along the width of the instrument. Players can adjust the string pitches by moving the white bridges in the picture before playing, and use three finger
Koto with rectuangular wooden body and 13 strings, foreshortened view. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/koto-with-rectuangular-wooden-body-and-13-strings-foreshortened-view-image216080997.htmlRMPFF9ED–Koto with rectuangular wooden body and 13 strings, foreshortened view.
A Japanese Koto player Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-japanese-koto-player-105375226.htmlRMG3C74X–A Japanese Koto player
Koto - Japanese stringed instrument Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/koto-japanese-stringed-instrument-image157816943.htmlRMK4N53B–Koto - Japanese stringed instrument
Japan - Woman in a kimono playing a traditional Koto Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-japan-woman-in-a-kimono-playing-a-traditional-koto-105374082.htmlRMG3C5M2–Japan - Woman in a kimono playing a traditional Koto
Japanese woman in traditional clothing playing Koto Harp Classic Classical Female Women Girl Lady Historical Older Public Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-japanese-woman-in-traditional-clothing-playing-koto-harp-classic-classical-51600330.htmlRMCYXGMX–Japanese woman in traditional clothing playing Koto Harp Classic Classical Female Women Girl Lady Historical Older Public
Woman playing a Koto, Japan Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/woman-playing-a-koto-japan-image66169058.htmlRMDRJ78J–Woman playing a Koto, Japan
Japanese Koto, the national instrument of Japan Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-japanese-koto-the-national-instrument-of-japan-33707142.htmlRFBXRDPE–Japanese Koto, the national instrument of Japan
Japan - Woman in a kimono playing a traditional Koto Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-japan-woman-in-a-kimono-playing-a-traditional-koto-105390854.htmlRMG3CY32–Japan - Woman in a kimono playing a traditional Koto
Closeup of a Japanese woman tuning a Koto Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-closeup-of-a-japanese-woman-tuning-a-koto-23463741.htmlRMBA4T6N–Closeup of a Japanese woman tuning a Koto
Koto bridges holding the strings Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/koto-bridges-holding-the-strings-image7524943.htmlRFACJBH0–Koto bridges holding the strings
Japanese woman plays the koto Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-japanese-woman-plays-the-koto-13924763.htmlRMAFENBT–Japanese woman plays the koto
Traditional Japanese Koto Stringed Instrument Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/traditional-japanese-koto-stringed-instrument-image5867801.htmlRMA1J4HA–Traditional Japanese Koto Stringed Instrument
Japanese Koto Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-japanese-koto-23936316.htmlRMBAXB0C–Japanese Koto
colourful koto no ito, japanese maple tree in the fall Jane Ann Butler Photography JABP933 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/colourful-koto-no-ito-japanese-maple-tree-in-the-fall-jane-ann-butler-image62782439.htmlRMDJ3YHY–colourful koto no ito, japanese maple tree in the fall Jane Ann Butler Photography JABP933
The shamisen or samisen (三味線, literally three strings), also called sangen (三絃), is a three-stringed, Japanese musical instrument played with a plectrum called a bachi. The yokin in a kind of prototype koto (箏), a traditional Japanese stringed musical instrument, similar to the Chinese zheng, the Mongolian yatga, the Korean gayageum and the Vietnamese đàn tranh. The koto is the national instrument of Japan. The kokin (古琴) is a Chinese seven-stringed zither called a guqin in Chinese. Sankyoku is a form of Japanese chamber music played on the koto, shamisen, and shakuhachi, often with a vocal Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-shamisen-or-samisen-literally-three-strings-also-called-sangen-is-a-three-stringed-japanese-musical-instrument-played-with-a-plectrum-called-a-bachi-the-yokin-in-a-kind-of-prototype-koto-a-traditional-japanese-stringed-musical-instrument-similar-to-the-chinese-zheng-the-mongolian-yatga-the-korean-gayageum-and-the-vietnamese-n-tranh-the-koto-is-the-national-instrument-of-japan-the-kokin-is-a-chinese-seven-stringed-zither-called-a-guqin-in-chinese-sankyoku-is-a-form-of-japanese-chamber-music-played-on-the-koto-shamisen-and-shakuhachi-often-with-a-vocal-image344257506.htmlRM2B027XX–The shamisen or samisen (三味線, literally three strings), also called sangen (三絃), is a three-stringed, Japanese musical instrument played with a plectrum called a bachi. The yokin in a kind of prototype koto (箏), a traditional Japanese stringed musical instrument, similar to the Chinese zheng, the Mongolian yatga, the Korean gayageum and the Vietnamese đàn tranh. The koto is the national instrument of Japan. The kokin (古琴) is a Chinese seven-stringed zither called a guqin in Chinese. Sankyoku is a form of Japanese chamber music played on the koto, shamisen, and shakuhachi, often with a vocal
Koto Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-koto-18455772.htmlRMB20MEM–Koto
Kayagum, 19th century, Unknown Korean, 4 1/8 x 56 3/4 x 8 in. (10.48 x 144.15 x 20.32 cm), Wood, lacquer and inlaid mother-of-pearl, Korea, 19th century, 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 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/kayagum-19th-century-unknown-korean-4-18-x-56-34-x-8-in-1048-x-14415-x-2032-cm-wood-lacquer-and-inlaid-mother-of-pearl-korea-19th-century-kayagum-a-twelve-string-zither-is-related-to-the-chinese-chin-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-image573507106.htmlRM2T91E4J–Kayagum, 19th century, Unknown Korean, 4 1/8 x 56 3/4 x 8 in. (10.48 x 144.15 x 20.32 cm), Wood, lacquer and inlaid mother-of-pearl, Korea, 19th century, 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
Koto strings and lotus Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/koto-strings-and-lotus-image570883132.htmlRF2T4NY78–Koto strings and lotus
Japanese female performers playing the Koto stringed instrument in the Japanese Cultural Centre in Steveston, British Columbia, Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/japanese-female-performers-playing-the-koto-stringed-instrument-in-the-japanese-cultural-centre-in-steveston-british-columbia-image211347474.htmlRMP7RKT2–Japanese female performers playing the Koto stringed instrument in the Japanese Cultural Centre in Steveston, British Columbia,
Koto have 13 strings that are strung tautly across 13 movable bridges along the length of the instrument, vintage line drawing or engraving illustrati Stock Vectorhttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/koto-have-13-strings-that-are-strung-tautly-across-13-movable-bridges-along-the-length-of-the-instrument-vintage-line-drawing-or-engraving-illustrati-image244614491.htmlRFT5Y47R–Koto have 13 strings that are strung tautly across 13 movable bridges along the length of the instrument, vintage line drawing or engraving illustrati
Young girls in Japan, 1963, play on a traditional 'Koto' each - a combination of zither and harp with 13 equally long strings. | usage worldwide Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/young-girls-in-japan-1963-play-on-a-traditional-koto-each-a-combination-of-zither-and-harp-with-13-equally-long-strings-usage-worldwide-image214701648.htmlRMPD8E40–Young girls in Japan, 1963, play on a traditional 'Koto' each - a combination of zither and harp with 13 equally long strings. | usage worldwide
Japanese Woman Playing a Koto, 1865-1875. A Japanese woman wearing kimono and seated on the floor, playing a koto. Her fingers are posed over the strings of the koto. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/japanese-woman-playing-a-koto-1865-1875-a-japanese-woman-wearing-kimono-and-seated-on-the-floor-playing-a-koto-her-fingers-are-posed-over-the-strings-of-the-koto-image626622219.htmlRM2YBD30Y–Japanese Woman Playing a Koto, 1865-1875. A Japanese woman wearing kimono and seated on the floor, playing a koto. Her fingers are posed over the strings of the koto.
An Indonesian Man Plucking At A Stringed Instrument, Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-indonesian-man-plucking-at-a-stringed-instrument-yogyakarta-java-indonesia-image353320533.htmlRM2BER3XD–An Indonesian Man Plucking At A Stringed Instrument, Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia.
A Cloth Wrapper and Koto Bridges, c. 1800 - c. 1805 print Still life with a cover of fabric for a Japanese citer (Koto). Combing in the foreground for the strings of a koto. paper color woodcut the arts; artists. textile industry and clothing industry Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-cloth-wrapper-and-koto-bridges-c-1800-c-1805-print-still-life-with-a-cover-of-fabric-for-a-japanese-citer-koto-combing-in-the-foreground-for-the-strings-of-a-koto-paper-color-woodcut-the-arts-artists-textile-industry-and-clothing-industry-image594185401.htmlRM2WEKDF5–A Cloth Wrapper and Koto Bridges, c. 1800 - c. 1805 print Still life with a cover of fabric for a Japanese citer (Koto). Combing in the foreground for the strings of a koto. paper color woodcut the arts; artists. textile industry and clothing industry
Zhang Lin, 23 plays with one of China’s oldest and noblest musical instruments, the Zheng, similar to Japan's Koto. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-zhang-lin-23-plays-with-one-of-chinas-oldest-and-noblest-musical-instruments-29157342.htmlRMBKC6DJ–Zhang Lin, 23 plays with one of China’s oldest and noblest musical instruments, the Zheng, similar to Japan's Koto.
Japanese Koto, the national instrument of Japan Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-japanese-koto-the-national-instrument-of-japan-33707175.htmlRFBXRDRK–Japanese Koto, the national instrument of Japan
Palindromic Poems (Kaibunka): Kyo ca. 1768 Suzuki Harunobu Japanese In the right-hand section of this triptych the actor Nakamura Tomijūrō stands in front of a koto. A cherry tree blossoms outside. The palindrome above reads:Kishihi kosomatsu ka mikiwa nikoto no ne notoko ni wa kimi katsuma zo kohishikiAs in times past, waiting, the pine on the shore, true as the sound of a koto's strings you are as dear to me as a wife.This triptych of three famous onnagata Kabuki actors, each posed representing one of the major cities in Japan, cities that were centers of merchant culture, is a tour de force Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/palindromic-poems-kaibunka-kyo-ca-1768-suzuki-harunobu-japanese-in-the-right-hand-section-of-this-triptych-the-actor-nakamura-tomijr-stands-in-front-of-a-koto-a-cherry-tree-blossoms-outside-the-palindrome-above-readskishihi-kosomatsu-ka-mikiwa-nikoto-no-ne-notoko-ni-wa-kimi-katsuma-zo-kohishikias-in-times-past-waiting-the-pine-on-the-shore-true-as-the-sound-of-a-kotos-strings-you-are-as-dear-to-me-as-a-wifethis-triptych-of-three-famous-onnagata-kabuki-actors-each-posed-representing-one-of-the-major-cities-in-japan-cities-that-were-centers-of-merchant-culture-is-a-tour-de-force-image458154499.htmlRM2HHAMMK–Palindromic Poems (Kaibunka): Kyo ca. 1768 Suzuki Harunobu Japanese In the right-hand section of this triptych the actor Nakamura Tomijūrō stands in front of a koto. A cherry tree blossoms outside. The palindrome above reads:Kishihi kosomatsu ka mikiwa nikoto no ne notoko ni wa kimi katsuma zo kohishikiAs in times past, waiting, the pine on the shore, true as the sound of a koto's strings you are as dear to me as a wife.This triptych of three famous onnagata Kabuki actors, each posed representing one of the major cities in Japan, cities that were centers of merchant culture, is a tour de force
Minimalist icon of a koto, a traditional japanese stringed instrument, casting a long shadow on a purple background Stock Vectorhttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/minimalist-icon-of-a-koto-a-traditional-japanese-stringed-instrument-casting-a-long-shadow-on-a-purple-background-image611939461.htmlRF2XFG70N–Minimalist icon of a koto, a traditional japanese stringed instrument, casting a long shadow on a purple background
![Musical Instruments in the South Kensington Museum: Japanese Dulcimer, or Takigoto, 1870. 'The Japanese instrument, called the taki-goto, is of the dulcimer class; and its strings are touched with a plectrum, or several plectra, affixed to the tips of the fingers. Their pitch is regulated by the adjustment of thirteen movable wooden bridges; the material of the strings is silk. The instrument is 6 ft. long, made of bamboo, gilt and painted, and adorned with embroidery and tassels'. From "Illustrated London News", 1870. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2XT30W2/musical-instruments-in-the-south-kensington-museum-japanese-dulcimer-or-takigoto-1870-the-japanese-instrument-called-the-taki-goto-is-of-the-dulcimer-class-and-its-strings-are-touched-with-a-plectrum-or-several-plectra-affixed-to-the-tips-of-the-fingers-their-pitch-is-regulated-by-the-adjustment-of-thirteen-movable-wooden-bridges-the-material-of-the-strings-is-silk-the-instrument-is-6-ft-long-made-of-bamboo-gilt-and-painted-and-adorned-with-embroidery-and-tassels-from-quotillustrated-london-newsquot-1870-2XT30W2.jpg "Musical Instruments in the South Kensington Museum: Japanese Dulcimer, or Takigoto, 1870. 'The Japanese instrument, called the taki-goto, is of the dulcimer class; and its strings are touched with a plectrum, or several plectra, affixed to the tips of the fingers. Their pitch is regulated by the adjustment of thirteen movable wooden bridges; the material of the strings is silk. The instrument is 6 ft. long, made of bamboo, gilt and painted, and adorned with embroidery and tassels'. From "Illustrated London News", 1870. Stock Photo")
Musical Instruments in the South Kensington Museum: Japanese Dulcimer, or Takigoto, 1870. 'The Japanese instrument, called the taki-goto, is of the dulcimer class; and its strings are touched with a plectrum, or several plectra, affixed to the tips of the fingers. Their pitch is regulated by the adjustment of thirteen movable wooden bridges; the material of the strings is silk. The instrument is 6 ft. long, made of bamboo, gilt and painted, and adorned with embroidery and tassels'. From "Illustrated London News", 1870. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/musical-instruments-in-the-south-kensington-museum-japanese-dulcimer-or-takigoto-1870-the-japanese-instrument-called-the-taki-goto-is-of-the-dulcimer-class-and-its-strings-are-touched-with-a-plectrum-or-several-plectra-affixed-to-the-tips-of-the-fingers-their-pitch-is-regulated-by-the-adjustment-of-thirteen-movable-wooden-bridges-the-material-of-the-strings-is-silk-the-instrument-is-6-ft-long-made-of-bamboo-gilt-and-painted-and-adorned-with-embroidery-and-tassels-from-quotillustrated-london-newsquot-1870-image617181182.htmlRM2XT30W2–Musical Instruments in the South Kensington Museum: Japanese Dulcimer, or Takigoto, 1870. 'The Japanese instrument, called the taki-goto, is of the dulcimer class; and its strings are touched with a plectrum, or several plectra, affixed to the tips of the fingers. Their pitch is regulated by the adjustment of thirteen movable wooden bridges; the material of the strings is silk. The instrument is 6 ft. long, made of bamboo, gilt and painted, and adorned with embroidery and tassels'. From "Illustrated London News", 1870.
Maui, Hawaii, May 2011: A musician shows her Koto instrument to an interested fan during the band's break at Merriman's Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-maui-hawaii-may-2011-a-musician-shows-her-koto-instrument-to-an-interested-135490730.htmlRFHTC3PJ–Maui, Hawaii, May 2011: A musician shows her Koto instrument to an interested fan during the band's break at Merriman's
Traditional Japanese Koto Stringed Instrument Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/traditional-japanese-koto-stringed-instrument-image5867805.htmlRMA1J4HE–Traditional Japanese Koto Stringed Instrument
Female Musicaian bowing after a performance playing the Koto at a Tokyo hotel, Japan. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-female-musicaian-bowing-after-a-performance-playing-the-koto-at-a-15321797.htmlRMAMR77J–Female Musicaian bowing after a performance playing the Koto at a Tokyo hotel, Japan.
colourful koto no ito japanese maple in the fall Jane-Ann Butler Photography JABP928 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-colourful-koto-no-ito-japanese-maple-in-the-fall-jane-ann-butler-photography-33023728.htmlRMBWMA2T–colourful koto no ito japanese maple in the fall Jane-Ann Butler Photography JABP928
Shamisen player, Japanese lute, shakuhachi, bamboo flute, and Koto player, Japanese zither, chamber music concert in Nara-machi Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/shamisen-player-japanese-lute-shakuhachi-bamboo-flute-and-koto-player-image61946366.htmlRMDGNW66–Shamisen player, Japanese lute, shakuhachi, bamboo flute, and Koto player, Japanese zither, chamber music concert in Nara-machi
Japanese Woman Playing Koto Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-japanese-woman-playing-koto-18455266.htmlRMB20KTJ–Japanese Woman Playing Koto
Japan - Three Japanese Geisha - Studio Photographic Portrait Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-japan-three-japanese-geisha-studio-photographic-portrait-105390857.htmlRMG3CY35–Japan - Three Japanese Geisha - Studio Photographic Portrait
Koto strings and lotus Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/koto-strings-and-lotus-image570883131.htmlRF2T4NY77–Koto strings and lotus
Chinese Traditional Music Performance Confucian Temple Tainan Taiwan China Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/chinese-traditional-music-performance-confucian-temple-tainan-taiwan-image2076868.htmlRMA4Y0C5–Chinese Traditional Music Performance Confucian Temple Tainan Taiwan China
. The Bernadou, Allen, and Jouy Corean collections in the U.S. National Museum . Korean Games of Skill atmd Chance. ff?eport of National Museum, 1891,—Hough. Plate XXV.. II Q. ! i < EXPLANATION OF PLATE XXV. Korean Musical Instrument. Harp. Body long and narrow with half oval section, made of jatropha curcas wood, the ^^kiri of Japan. Six strings, tightened by buttons; fourteenfrets. On the bottom is engraved a verse by a Chinese scholar; ornamen-tation of bats and fretwork characters appear on other portions. This in-strument resembles the Japanese Koto, and is played, like the latter, wit Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-bernadou-allen-and-jouy-corean-collections-in-the-us-national-museum-korean-games-of-skill-atmd-chance-ffeport-of-national-museum-1891hough-plate-xxv-ii-q-!-i-lt-explanation-of-plate-xxv-korean-musical-instrument-harp-body-long-and-narrow-with-half-oval-section-made-of-jatropha-curcas-wood-the-kiri-of-japan-six-strings-tightened-by-buttons-fourteenfrets-on-the-bottom-is-engraved-a-verse-by-a-chinese-scholar-ornamen-tation-of-bats-and-fretwork-characters-appear-on-other-portions-this-in-strument-resembles-the-japanese-koto-and-is-played-like-the-latter-wit-image371625045.htmlRM2CGGYF1–. The Bernadou, Allen, and Jouy Corean collections in the U.S. National Museum . Korean Games of Skill atmd Chance. ff?eport of National Museum, 1891,—Hough. Plate XXV.. II Q. ! i < EXPLANATION OF PLATE XXV. Korean Musical Instrument. Harp. Body long and narrow with half oval section, made of jatropha curcas wood, the ^^kiri of Japan. Six strings, tightened by buttons; fourteenfrets. On the bottom is engraved a verse by a Chinese scholar; ornamen-tation of bats and fretwork characters appear on other portions. This in-strument resembles the Japanese Koto, and is played, like the latter, wit
Alice Gu-Zheng Ensemble ancient traditional Chinese plucked wooden folk song stringed instrument guzheng gu zheng gu-zheng Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-alice-gu-zheng-ensemble-ancient-traditional-chinese-plucked-wooden-35833027.htmlRMC289AY–Alice Gu-Zheng Ensemble ancient traditional Chinese plucked wooden folk song stringed instrument guzheng gu zheng gu-zheng
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