SHCM · A.15
唐传正仓院四弦琵琶（复制）Four-fret Tangchuan Zhengcang Yuan pipa - Japanese shosoin pipa of Tang-date (replica)
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© 东方乐器博物馆 (The Museum of Oriental Musical Instruments)
Description
从西域传入中原的琵琶有四弦四柱的“曲项琵琶”和五弦五柱的“直项五弦”。日本奈良正仓院今藏唐传四弦琵琶和五弦琵琶，制作精美，背板用紫檀木制，嵌有螺钿、玳瑁、琥珀等为纹饰。
Decorative features
Embedded amber, mother-of-pearl, and tortoiseshell for decoration.
Measurements
长93 cm ; 宽33 cm ; 厚21 cm