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Zither (Qin)

seven strings attached to jade feet on back, orange tassels attached to jade tuning pegs on back; 13 gilded circles to the right of strings; symmetrical carved design at bottom; two carved pegs on back near top; scattered blue and gold specks

Date
1634 (dated by inscription)
In our collection
since December the 4th, 2013 up to now
Dimensions
47 x 7 x 3 1/2 in. (119.38 x 17.78 x 8.89 cm)
Location
G216
Medium
Black and red lacquered wood with jade thumb screws
Price
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Composition
zinc33%
oxygen30%
atium14%
copper11%
iron12%