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Figural Cat Playing a Shamisen

IMSA#:  PMO-026

Estimated Date:   1890

Country of Origin:   Japan

Manufacturer:   Unknown

Catalog No.:    None

Material:    Brass

Markings:   None

Patent/Design No.:   No

Patent/Design Date:   No

Size (Inches):    2 1/2 x 1 1/2

Reverse:   See Photo

Description and Comments:   Figural cat playing a shamisen, a musical instrument. The head is hinged at back of the neck and the striker on the bottom. A shamisen is similar in length to a guitar, but its neck is much slimmer and without frets. It's drum-like rounded rectangular body is covered with skin, usually from a cat or dog, and amplifies the sound of the strings.

Submitted By:    Anonymous
 

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