Soung, Saung-gauk
voor 1910
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Measurements
Lengte - Unit : cm - Value : 85,5
Breedte - Unit : cm - Value : 25
Hoogte - Unit : cm - Value : 78...
Saung-gauk
ANONYMOUS
before 1909
Burma
Description
The arched harp is one of the most ancient of instruments, appearing in Sumerian and Egyptian sources c.3000 BC. In the Burmese survival, 13 spun silk strings tuned pentatonically run from the skin belly to adjustable ties on the neck. This late example, decorated...
Saung-gauk
19 Apr 1897
Myanmar
Description
A Burmese arched harp (saùng-gauk) and stand. The harp has a boat-shaped resonator decorated with gilt, red and black, and a long arching arm protruding from one end. Strings are fitted between the sounding board and the bottom third of the arm. The...