Ravanastron
China, the 2nd half of the 19th century
wood
cutting, turning, carving
length of the instrument = 67 cm
POH-423ab/1920
The Collection of Musical instruments by Franjo Ksaver Kuhač
The ravanastron is a chordophone made out of wood, the soundbox is cut and turned in the shape of a small box with 8 cm diameter. The neck is inserted into the soundbox with 2 holes for a peg (which is missing).