Yuetao (1)

This qin is named Yuetao. It was made by the student of Choi Chang-sau, Lee Chun-yuen, Otto in 1997. This photo shows the front of Yuetao in Zhongni style.

Date 1997
Style Zhongni
Size Length (Whole 125.8 cm, Strings 114.5 cm); Width (Forehead 19.6 cm, Shoulder 21 cm, Tail 14.4 cm); Thickness 5.8 cm
Weight 4.7 kg
Body Chinese fir top; “Mi Ding” wood bottom
Accessories Mother-of-pearl inlay markers; Buffalo horn tuning pegs; Red sandalwood feet; Mahogany bridge and tail pieces
Inscription [Chinese inscription]（一）軫池下方行書「岳濤」
（二）龍池下方篆文「李春源斲」、「唐積聖刻」印二方
Maker's Note This was the first qin I made. It was created in July 1997 when Hong Kong returned to Chinese sovereignty. “Bovine fur” crack pattern have already appeared on some parts on the qin top. It has a plain, elegant, clean and intangible timbre that is tranquil and relaxing.
People Lee Chun-yuen, Otto | 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 Lee Chun-yuen, Otto
Repository Lee Chun-yuen, Otto
Note to Copyright Permission for use in Hong Kong Memory is given by Lee Chun-yuen, Otto
Accession No. lcs-hkqs-0179
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