Koto (箏)
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Koto (箏)

TitleKoto (箏)
ArtistMetalwork by Goto Teijo, 9th generation Goto master, Japan
Dateearly 17th century 17th century
MediumVarious woods, ivory and tortoiseshell inlays, gold and silver inlays, metalwork, cloth, laquer, paper,
ClassificationChordophone-Zither-plucked-long zither
OriginJapanese Japanese
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit linePurchase, Amati Gifts, 2007
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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