Lute

Lute

Doll accessory in the form of a shamisen. Probably belongs to a Girl's Day doll. The shamisen is made primarily of black plastic. It has a black plastic neck and tuning rods and the body although covered is also of the same plastic. Three strings are made from a clear plastic monofilament. The body is covered with a black and white plastic sheet made to resemble snake skin. Around the edge of the body is tied a pice of machine brocaded fabric with purple trim and gold colored cord.

1997.052.039