DescriptionSatsuma-biwa (19th century), Japan - MIM PHX.jpg
Satsuma-biwa (19th century), Japan - MIM PHX
Satsuma-biwa (plucked lute)[1]
Japan, 19th C.
Wood, lacquer, mother-of-pearl, ivory, silk
The historical Iranian barbat was the
inspiration for East Asian pear-shaped
lutes and the Middle Eastern ‘ūd.
2010.21.3
We read about the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) on Trip Advisor - it was the top rated attraction in Phoenix - and now we can see why! The museum is dedicated to musical instruments from around the world - the collection is fascinating, the exhibits are great and the hands-on displays were fun. We spent almost 5 hours here and still felt rushed - this place is definitely worth a detour.
I know nothing about musical instruments so if you happen to know what a particular instrument is, please feel free to comment on it. I tried to include as many labels as possible.
The museum is in Phoenix, AZ - we visited it in March 2014.
"Satsuma-biwa (plucked lute) / Japan, 19th C. / Wood, lacquer, mother-of-pearl, ivory, silk / The historical Iranian barbat was the inspiration for East Asian pear-shaped lutes and the Middle Eastern ‘ūd. / 2010.21.3 "
" I read about this place on Trip Adviser - it was the top rated attraction in Phoenix - and now we can see why! The museum is dedicated to musical instruments from around the world - the collection is fascinating, the exhibits are great and the hands-on displays were fun. We spent almost 5 hours here and still felt rushed - this place is definitely worth a detour.
I know nothing about musical instruments so if you happen to know what a particular instrument is, please feel free to comment on it. I tried to include as many labels as possible.
The museum is in Phoenix, AZ - we visited it in March 2014. "
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