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Masters of Sound: The Art of Instrument Making

Guqin (古琴 )

Gallery 684 · late 17th–mid 18th century · Met web page

A Guqin from the late 17th to mid-18th century. An example of the refined craftsmanship that made the guqin the most prestigious instrument in Chinese culture.

Gallery 684 → Gallery 684

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Guqin (古琴 )

Remain in gallery 684. The guqin is displayed near the other Asian instruments.