Lamellophone (chisanji)
1880–1900
- Medium
- Wood, iron, and wire
- Dimensions
- Overall: 19.1 x 10.2 x 6.4 cm (7 1/2 x 4 x 2 1/2 in.)
- Genre
- Musical instrument
- Museum
- Cleveland Museum of Art
Styles
About
The thumb piano portrays a wonderfully animated man riding a curious quadruped. His hat suggests he is probably a trader (pombeiro) engaged in long-distance commerce.