Name: Wagon (Yamatogoto)
Brand: Kyoto Taiko Center
SKU: wagon-high
Price: 945,588 JPY
Availability: InStock

Wagon (Yamatogoto) - Taiko Center Online Shop

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Description

Old Japan-Origin String Instrument For Ancient Japanese Music

Wagon (yamatogoto) is the 6-strings ancient Japanese zither. Unlike other Japanese zither which has been transmitted from the continent, wagon has the long history from the ancient Japan. A clay image who plays wagon has been excavated and the year is estimated long before a lot of musical instruments were transmitted from the continent. It's originally made of paulownia wood and 6 strings with maple bridges.

Yamatogoto Traditional Style

Plectrum is small and made from bekkou (tortoiseshell). It's been played for the kuniburi no utamai, which is a general term for ancient Japanese songs and dances before gagaku was transmitted from other Asian countries. Especially, it's been played by person of higher position.

Contents:	Wagon (Yamatogoto) Ji (Bridge) Kotosagi (Plectrum) Soft Case
Body:	Paulownia
Bridge:	Maple
Length:	About 190cm (About 75in)
Width:	About 14-24cm (About 6-10in)
Order Processing Time:	About 30-90 Business Days

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