hashioki

Musician, lady playing the koto

Origin : Japan

Made of : porcelain - potery

Classification : creatures / people

Maker : ?

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About "koto" (koto - 琴 or 箏) :

The koto is a traditional Japanese string musical instrument which originates from China. It has 13 strings which are played with the fingers. Unlike a harp it is played horizontally. The koto is certainly the instrument which gives Japanese traditional music it's so distinctive sound.


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Lady playing the koto - end of 19th century photo [source]
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Detail of a koto [source]