Fine Koto harp Japanese string instrument 1900s music hand craft

  

Wellcome to Japanese Vintage & Antiques Please know: the majority of our items are over 100 years old with wear due to time and usage. Fine Koto harp Japanese string instrument 1900s music hand craft.

Fine Japanese long 13 strings Koto harp with original wood casing and accessory, fine Maki-e lacquer decoration and daisies flowers Moriage-gofun style on Koto surface and Kotoji box, strings in good tension, light wear marks from usage and time, very well preserved. The instrument comes with it's set of 13 wood Kotoji and 3 finger picks nails. Nice wood surface aged with nice character, the instrument need to be considered an historical item to be used with care. Immediately usable with its silk cover and original lacquered wood casing. Dimensions: Koto L 182 cm.

Total weight 11.780 Kg + wrapping. Conditions: good, light wear from usage and time. (additional detailed photos available on request). About us: we are located in the heart of rural Japan in Gifu Prefecture.

A place where nature and history can be felt everywhere. Far from the busy and high-tech city, Gifu area and its mountains have preserved incredible traces of the past and it's traditions. This has profoundly inspired us to start this activity and shearing our love for Japanese art with you.