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Kayagum

Artist: Unknown Korean

12 string instrument; circle and crescent openings at bottom reflected in top inlay at one short end; mother-of-pearl inlay, two birds and moon in clouds at upper surface, sides adorned by birds and plants; underside grain appears to look like oak

Date
19th century
In our collection
since July the 25th, 2010 up to now
Dimensions
4 1/8 x 56 3/4 x 8 in. (10.48 x 144.15 x 20.32 cm)
Location
Not on View
Medium
Wood, lacquer and inlaid mother-of-pearl
Price
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Composition
cadmium84%
zinc12%
copper3%
oxygen1%