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Erhu

A mid twentieth century Chinese spike fiddle of the er hu type, a member of the huqin family of instruments. The two stringed instrument has a bow with sound box made from a coconut, the neck and keys are from wood.

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  • Period:20th century
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  • Repository:McLean Museum and Art Gallery
  • Measurements:L-72 cm