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title: Detail of Kithara Strings
author: James Lloyd
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# Detail of Kithara Strings

_Authored by [James Lloyd](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/jtl203/)_

## Image File

[![Detail of Kithara Strings](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/3756.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/3756.jpg)

## Image Caption

A komast ('after-party reveler') plays his [kithara](https://www.worldhistory.org/Kithara/). The body of the instrument is shown in red, the arms in white. The seven strings of the instrument can be clearly seen, also depicted in white. Skyphos by the [Theseus](https://www.worldhistory.org/Theseus/) Painter illustrating Komasts. c. 500 BCE (Museum of the Ancient [Agora](https://www.worldhistory.org/agora/), [Athens](https://www.worldhistory.org/Athens/))

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## About the Author

James' main area of research is ancient Greek music, but he has general interests in mythology, religion, and art & archaeology. A self-confessed philhellene, James keeps at least one eye on the Roman pie.
- [Facebook Profile](https://www.facebook.com/jan.vandercrabben@ancient.eu)

## Cite This Work

### APA
Lloyd, J. (2015, April 02). Detail of Kithara Strings. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3756/detail-of-kithara-strings/>
### Chicago
Lloyd, James. "Detail of Kithara Strings." *World History Encyclopedia*, April 02, 2015. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3756/detail-of-kithara-strings/>.
### MLA
Lloyd, James. "Detail of Kithara Strings." *World History Encyclopedia*, 02 Apr 2015, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3756/detail-of-kithara-strings/>.

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