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Biwa: musical instrument with three strings
Biwa: musical instrument with three strings
Biwa: musical instrument with three strings

Biwa: musical instrument with three strings

Culture
Date19th century
MediumLacquered wood with ivory, mother-of-pearl, sharkskin and silk strings
Dimensions32 inches long
Classifications60-Musical instruments (any material, except under 2 or 3)
Credit LineGift of Mr. Edward Canby
Object number1933.31
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