Seven-stringed lute (qin)

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Object Details

Collection

Arthur M. Sackler Collection

Exhibition History

The Chinese Scholar's Studio: Artistic Life in the Late Ming Period (May 2 to June 26, 1988)

Credit Line

Gift of Arthur M. Sackler

Date

probably 16th-17th century

Period

Ming dynasty

Accession Number

S1987.375

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

Musical Instrument

Medium

Lacquer and wood

Dimensions

H x W x D: 11.1 x 119.1 x 18.9 cm (4 3/8 x 46 7/8 x 7 7/16 in)

Origin

China

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National Museum of Asian Art

Data Source

National Museum of Asian Art

Topic

lacquer

Ming dynasty (1368 - 1644)

qin