Sanxian (三弦 )
Object type: Sanxian
Department: Musical Instruments
Culture: Chinese
Date: 19th century
Medium: Rosewood, reptile skin, various materials.
Dimensions: W. 5 11/16 × D. 2 13/16 × L. 36 1/2 in. (14.5 × 7.1 × 92.7 cm)
Classification: Chordophone-Lute-plucked-unfretted
Geography:     China  
Credit line: Gift of Joseph W. Drexel, 1889
Accession year: 1889