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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