Name/Title
Chinese Erh HuEntry/Object ID
2000.002.00007Description
Chinese Erh Hu (3-string lute). The neck and body are made of wood, and stretched over the front and back of the resonator are two pieces of snakeskin. The top of the neck is curved, and has holes fitted for three tuning pegs. Attached to one of the holes is a lute string with a flat wooden pick and another piece of string holding an ivory piece attached. On the top surface of the upperneck are a small nut and bridge, both made of ivory.Material
Wood, Snakeskin, ivory