Pipa
https://clevelandart.org/art/1918.344
The term pipa, known since the 3rd century BC, describes the playing motion of the right hand: pi, “to play forward” (left), and pa, “to play backward” (right). A type of lute played with the fingers, it is used in opera and storytelling ensembles and has an impressive, virtuo...
Artifact
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98644
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en
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wikidata
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"Q79485128"
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1918.344
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Terms
Culture
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
Technique
Wood, ivory, bone, gut
Medium
Wood, ivory, bone, gut
Genre
Musical Instrument
Department
Chinese Art
Relations
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