Shamisen - the principle instrument used in Kabuki Theatre
Date1940 C
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: wood; animal skin
DimensionsOverall (base is 12 x 21 cm): 97 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Drs. Morris & Jacqui Shumiatcher
Object numberSC1126
Descriptionthree stringed traditional Japanese musical instrument; principle instrument used in kabuki theatre; dark wood with white animal skin on two sides of the baseStatus
Not on view
Utagawa Kunisada Ill
Shiwan Ware
Shiwan Ware
