Yanggum ( 양금 )

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19th century · Wood, wire, metal · Musical Instruments

The wire-strun yanggum was assimilated into Korean music after the 18th century and is derived from hammered dulcimers brought to China by 16th-century missionaries. The inscription on the lid means "Sound of Gold, rhythm of jade."

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th century

Medium

Wood, wire, metal

Culture

Korean

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

Gift of Ambassador and Mrs. Richard L. Sneider, 1979