Sanxian (Three-Stringed Guitar)

1800s

Maker Unknown

Chinese Art

Sanxian (Three-Stringed Guitar), 1800s. China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Wood; diameter: 14.4 cm (5 11/16 in.); overall: 82.6 cm (32 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr. 1918.348

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Classification: Musical Instrument
Formatted Medium: wood
Medium: wood
Dimensions: Diameter: 14.4 cm (5 11/16 in.); Overall: 82.6 cm (32 1/2 in.)
Departments: Chinese Art
Accession Number: 1918.348
Credit Line: The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.
Rights Statement: CC0