Wagon 和琴 Yamato-goto 大和琴 Japanese Ancient String Instrument 300 B.C.
Wagon 和琴 Yamato-goto 大和琴 Japanese Ancient String Instrument
The wagon String Zither has been in existence since at least the 3rd century BC. In contrast to the Koto, it originated in Japan. In the 8th century it got this final archaic form with the natural wood bridges. There are some legends with the wagon that are worth exploring.
Wagon 和琴 Yamato-goto 大和琴 Japanese Ancient String Instrument top view
Wagon 和琴 Yamato-goto 大和琴 Japanese Ancient String Instrument Rope view2
Wagon 和琴 Yamato-goto 大和琴 Japanese Ancient String Instrument end view2
Wagon 和琴 Yamato-goto 大和琴 Japanese Ancient String Instrument rope view
Wagon 和琴 Yamato-goto 大和琴 Japanese Ancient String Instrument side view
Wagon 和琴 Yamato-goto 大和琴 Japanese Ancient String Instrument Construction