Date | 1994-1995 |
Style | Zhongni |
Size | Length (Whole 128 cm, Strings 116.5 cm); Width (Forehead 19 cm, Shoulder 20.6 cm, Tail 15 cm); Thickness 6 cm |
Weight | 4.8 kg |
Body | Decades old Chinese fir top; Teak bottom |
Accessories | Mother-of-pearl inlay markers; Ebony tuning pegs, feet, bridge and tail pieces |
Maker's Note | To be able to create a dream instrument that hits every desired note is the ultimate pursuit of many musicians. I learnt about Master Choi Chang-sau’s qin making class by chance and challenged myself to study the art. The inner cavity part of this qin is slightly thick and therefore the instrument is not particularly loud and has a crude timbre. I will do my best to fine tune and perfect it so that I will not disappoint Master Choi. |
People | Siu Yat-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 Siu Yat-tung |
Repository | Siu Yat-tung |
Note to Copyright | Permission for use in Hong Kong Memory is given by Siu Yat-tung |
Accession No. | lcs-hkqs-0165 |