Flute

51-46-35B

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

Native Name Shakuhachi
Object Number 51-46-35B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese
Provenience Japan
Section Asian
Materials Bamboo
Description

Shacuhachi, end blown, unnotched flute, vertical, bevelled upper end, 4 finger holes, 1 thumb hole, 8 sections of very lightweight bamboo, rough surface with knot holes at joints, irregular bore, inst. curves slightly. Good condition.

Credit Line Gift of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1951
Other Number Unknown - Philadelphia Museum of Art Number | L-238-35 - Old Loan Number | A-955 - Seder Number

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