Zhongni Style Qin (made in 2013) (1)

This qin was made by the student of Choi Chang-sau, Chung Siu-sun, Sunny in 2013. This photo shows the front of Zhongni Style Qin.

Date 2013
Style Zhongni
Size Length (Whole 125 cm, Strings 113 cm); Width (Forehead 18 cm, Shoulder 21.5 cm, Tail 15.5 cm); Thickness 6 cm
Weight 2.4 kg
Body Chinese fir top; Pine bottom
Accessories Mother-of-pearl inlay markers; Buffalo horn tuning pegs; Jade feet; Wenge bridge; Mahogany tail pieces
Maker's Note This is my first qin. Each layer of base cement on the qin top and bottom was made black. The darker the colour is; the shinier the markers are. It took me a very long time to make this qin even though the craftsmanship is very crude. All my fellow classmates were keen to share their knowledge about creating wonderful sounds and have encouraged me all along. They all helped me here and there in the making of this qin. I have carved all their names in the qin belly with a small knife. I have enjoyed the wonderful experience studying the craft of qin making and playing. This primitively made qin has taken me along like a raft. I ride on it and indulge myself with no intention of pulling ashore.
People Chung Siu-sun, Sunny | 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 Chung Siu-sun, Sunny
Repository Chung Siu-sun, Sunny
Note to Copyright Permission for use in Hong Kong Memory is given by Chung Siu-sun, Sunny
Accession No. lcs-hkqs-0211
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