Thai KHIM~Handmade Hammer DULCIMER Harp w/case~NEW Start Price USD 348.45 Current Price USD 348.45 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, August 25, 2008 End Time Monday, September 01, 2008 Location See Item Description See more about 'Thai KHIM~Handmade Hammer DULCIMER Harp w/case~NEW' Description eb20085 eb16223 eb623 nv3902 nv13403 TL6 SL0   Other items by Jeerasak Iverse Southeast Asia: Other Other String: Harp & Dulcimer String: Other Musical Instruments : String Instruments View by Region : Thailand Jewelry Sculpture & Carvings Other related items © 2008 Novica Musical Instruments. Black and White Suggested Retail: US $597.95 by Jeerasak Iverse ""I work hard and very closely with my wife. We enjoy what we do, and now are grateful to receive many orders from music shops all over Thailand.""Artist Bio & Reviews Shipping Payment   About this Item   About the Artist   Related Items   FAQs   About this Item Khim, 'Black and White' by Jeerasak Iverse Size  :  31.5 inches W x 4.7 inches H x 13.0 inches D Weight  :  14.07 pounds Materials  :  Jackfruit wood, bamboo sticks and bronze strings Additional Info  :  Instrument Rating: Beginner/Student quality, intended for casual use Contrasts of white and black, amplified by intricate bronze details, characterize this elegant handmade instrument. The khim was introduced to Thailand over a century ago by Chinese merchants, who referred to it as a yang ch'in. Thai artisans have adapted the instrument – similar to a dulcimer – in order to accommodate regional forms of music. Jeerasak Iverse crafts the body and its sleek cover from local jackfruit wood, as the undulating design complements its sonorous potential. Lacquered to brilliant perfection, the piece features 42 quality bronze strings, achieving a surprisingly delicate tone. Includes bamboo sticks with rubber tips and a convenient tuning key. The lids on these quality khims are intentionally designed slightly larger then the body of the instrument - ensuring a loose fit that easily and conveniently covers the entire length of the khim. Suggested Retail: US $597.95 Novica bypasses all traditional middlemen to offer the best prices on the highest quality works direct from the region of origin. View other items by this artist   TOPShipping | Payment | About the artist | Related items | FAQs | Add NOVICA.com to my favorite sellers Shipping Combined Shipping for Multiple Auctions If you win multiple auctions that will ship from the same country, you may qualify for a combined shipping discount. 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