The koto (箏 or 琴) is a Japanese plucked half-tube zither instrument, and the national instrument of Japan. It is derived from the Chinese zheng and se, and similar to the Mongolian yatga, the …

Koto, long Japanese board zither having 13 silk strings and movable bridges. The body of the instrument is made of paulownia wood and is about 190 cm (74 inches) long. When the …

Title: Koto (箏) Date: 20th century. Geography: Japan. Culture: Japanese. Medium: Various woods, ivory, metal, nylon, tortoiseshell, abalone, lacquerwork. Dimensions: 8 × L. 74 3/4 × 10 …

This koto, with it copious inlay and remarkable metalwork by Teijo, ninth master and perhaps most skilled member of the famous Goto family of metalwork artists, documents this important …

Japanese music - Koto, Traditional, Folk: The koto, a 13-stringed zither with movable bridges, has been mentioned as one of the basic instruments of the court ensembles as well as a common …

Nov 5, 2024 · The Koto is a remarkable instrument that has played a central role in Japan’s musical heritage for centuries. From its origins in the imperial courts to its widespread use in …

The koto is a traditional Japanese musical instrument popular both in Japan and overseas thanks to its elegant shape and vibrant, beautiful tone. Masahiro Kaneko, a koto craftsman in Tokyo, …

The koto was brought to Japan in Nara period, around the eighth century, and was used at major events of national interest in ensembles together with instruments such as the biwa, Japanese …

The koto (箏) is a traditional Japanese harp or a plucked half-tube zither instrument, and the national instrument of Japan. Originated in China, the koto was introduced to Japan during the …

Title: Koto (箏) Date: 19th century. Geography: Japan. Culture: Japanese. Medium: Wood, mother of pearl, metal, ivory, lacquer. Dimensions: 71 × 9 1/2 in. (180.3 × 24.1 cm) Classification: …