Japanese Print "Biwa Lute" by Kono Bairei
Artist:Kono Bairei
Title:Biwa Lute
Date:Ca. 1890.
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Source:artelino - Japanese Prints
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Description:
"Biwa" Chinese-Japanese style lute with 4 strings. Ancient music instrument which was often used by blind ballad singers called "Biwa Hoshi". The most famous ballad was "The Tale of Heike". This print is a very rare first edition without the usual center fold for an album.