19th century, crafted of paulownia (kiri) wood, two strings, tall wooden pegs at one end, mother-of-pearl plover birds and circles decorate the top along the length of the instrument, with brocade pattern fabric at the ends and braided silk cords, lays atop a wooden stand carved with plover birds.

11 1/4 x 43 x 8 in.

From the Collection of Roy and Beverly Milton, Japan

Good estate condition.