Chinese Violin
Original Language TitleEr-hu
CultureChinese
Date20th century
MediumWood and bamboo with snakeskin
DimensionsOverall: 28 inches (71.12 cm)
Part (gourd): 5 × 3 inches (12.7 × 7.62 cm)
Part (gourd): 5 × 3 inches (12.7 × 7.62 cm)
Credit LineGift of Andrew C. W. Lu
Object number39-20
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Not on viewCollections
DescriptionWooden shaft with two string pegs and carved dragon head on one end. Gourd attached on opposite end. Two strings, one gut and one steel, along shaft. Bamboo bow attached.
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