Koto, a Japanese plucked musical instrument
Japan ,
1991
МЗСБ КП 23060 П 659
60,5 х 12,2 х 7,7 cm
wood, plastic, silk, nylon, cord, handmade
Koto, a Japanese plucked musical instrument. Present from the Japanese delegation to the hero city of Volgograd, [before 1991]
Koto or Japanese zither is a plucked musical instrument, similar to the Russian gusli. It has long and slightly arched wooden body. Its thirteen strings are made from synthetic fiber. It is tuned based on the 6 traditional gagaku tonalities. Koto is sounded with plectrums.
See also
Statuette of the goddess Athena
Greece ,
1997
Statuette of the goddess Athena
A gift from the Greek citizen Zoe Karayani to the panorama museum "Battle of Stalingrad". The ancient Greek goddess Athena (Ἀθηνᾶ) is depicted standing at full height. She is dressed in a chiton falling down to the soles of her feet, and has a helmet on her head. She is leaning on a spear with her right hand and holding a shield with her left. The base of the sculpture is covered with orthogonal meander ornaments and has the word ‘Athena’ written on the front side of the sculpture.
