Kayagum, 19th century
Unknown Koreanexpand_more
Wood, lacquer and inlaid mother-of-pearlexpand_more
Gift of funds from the Asian Art Council and Ruth and Bruce Daytonexpand_more 97.124
Not on Viewexpand_more
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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