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Heteochord, half tube zither, with movable bridges. Modern concert instrument, strung with eighteen steel strings (and sets of silk strings).

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  • Materials:Wood; Metal; Steel; Silk
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  • Repository:Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge
  • Measurements:L: 1500mm; W: 280mm; H: 175mm