Minneapolis Institute of Art
Kayagum
Korea
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Wood, lacquer and inlaid mother-of-pearl
- Department
- Asian Art
- Institution
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
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. Korea, Asia
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