Yangquin

Object/Artifact

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Chinese Historical Society of America

1969.005.00001a Dulcimer, 1969.005.00001b Lid, 1969.005.00001c Tuning Key

1969.005.00001a Dulcimer, 1969.005.00001b Lid, 1969.005.00001c Tuning Key

Name/Title

Yangquin

Entry/Object ID

1969.005.00001a-c

Description

Trapezoidal yangquin (also known as butterfly harp or hammered dulcimer), lid, and tuning key. Two carved ivory or stone medallions in the middle of the instrument. There is a small drawer in the middle, on the front, which holds the tuning key. Exhibit label inside which reads, "Yangqin (yeung-kum), or butterfly harp. -gift of Norbert Woo".

Context

Musical instrument