huqin
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Name of Instrument: huqin
Maker / Brand:
Stearns Catalog #: 1941
Country of Origin: China
Region of Origin: Asia
Instrument Category: Chordophone
Date of Fabrication:
Location: CHO Q 2
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Description: This is one of four Huqin held by the Stearns Collection; it has two strings, a round wooden body with cat? skin, and a calibrated neck with Arabic numerals.
Research: Stearns Staff