Youji (1)

This qin is named Youji. It was made by the student of Choi Chang-sau, Hung Kam-tung in 2011. This photo shows the front of Youji in Zhongni style.

Date 2011
Style Zhongni
Size Length (Whole 121 cm, Strings 112 cm); Width (Forehead 18 cm, Shoulder 19.7 cm, Tail 14.7 cm); Thickness 5.3 cm
Weight 3.3 kg
Body Chinese parasol top; Chinese fir bottom
Accessories Mother-of-pearl inlay markers; Buffalo horn tuning pegs; Hardwood feet; Mahogany bridge and tail pieces
Maker's Note I began learning to make qins with Master Choi Chang-sau in mid-2010. The wood came from the beam of a local temple. The overall shape and design of the qin was inspired by a qin made by Master Choi Chang-sau, which I bought in 2007.
People Hung Kam-tung | Choi Chang Sau Qin Making Society
Object Musical instrument
Material Type Image
Collection The Legend of Silk and Wood: A Hong Kong Qin Story
Source Courtesy of Hung Kam-tung
Repository Hung Kam-tung
Note to Copyright Permission for use in Hong Kong Memory is given by Hung Kam-tung
Accession No. lcs-hkqs-0213
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