Hawk-shaped Koto
Asano Tōshichi Japanese
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A zither of falcon shape with European-style tuning pegs, keys and wire strings. Tohichi Asano of Kyoto made this paulonia-wood instrument either as an experiment or for trade.
Decorative instruments may serve as trade items, as miniaturized maker's models, or as symbols with extramusical meanings.
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