Trumpet

2014-13-98

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 2014-13-98
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Section Asian
Materials Metal
Description

Hao t'ung. End blow trumpet with large cylindrical bell. Heavy guage metal. Red Laquer - chipping. Good condition. Tarter derived. Played in pairs at funerals, being hired from undertakers for that purpose. Played stationary with bell resting on the ground. Also used for military purposes.

Length 101 cm
Width 15.7 cm
Outside Diameter 19.4 cm
Credit Line Gift of the Franklin Institute, 2014
Other Number L-222-98 - Old Loan Number | A-342 - Seder Number | 6184.98 - Franklin Institute Number

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