琴 · Zhong Yao
琴 (qín, 2nd tone), the seven-string zither, written 珡 in the older form. The Shuowen Jiezi defines it by a pun: 禁也。神農所作。洞越，練朱五弦，周加二弦。象形 — ‘the qin is restraint; made by Shennong; a through-cut sound hole, five silk strings dyed red, two add $9.00 – Purchase Checkout Added to cart