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Samisen

Samisen (three stringed guitar) of wood and animal skin, decorated in lacquer with shells: Japan, early 19th century

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  • Repository:National Museums Scotland
  • Measurements:Overall: Length 955; Overall: Width 195; Overall: Depth 90mm