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Stringed Instrument, 20th Century Miao culture; Guizhou Province, China Wood; 36 × 9 × 9 1/2 …
Ruan
Stringed Instrument, 20th Century Miao culture; Guizhou Province, China Wood; 36 × 9 × 9 1/2 …
Stringed Instrument, 20th Century Miao culture; Guizhou Province, China Wood; 36 × 9 × 9 1/2 in. 2019.22.85 Anonymous Gift

Ruan

ClassificationsTools and Equipment-musical instruments
Culture Miao
Date20th Century
Made AtGuizhou Province, China, Asia
MediumWood
Dimensions36 × 9 × 9 1/2 in. (91.4 × 22.9 × 24.1 cm)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift
Object number2019.22.85
DescriptionString instrument called a ruan. Carved upper with characters. Drilled holes in body of instrument. Strings loose, heavy ware.
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