Flute
A717
From: Japan
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Native Name | Shakuhachi |
| Object Number | A717 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Japanese |
| Provenience | Japan |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Bamboo | Ivory |
| Description | Shakuhachi, used especially by students. Vertical flute unnotched, upper end bevelled and inlaid with small ivory pieces. Four frontal holes, one at back. Bamboo, wrapped with wicker stripes in six strips in six bands, lower end slightly flared. Four ovals with letters inside around back hole. Good condition. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Sarah (William D.) Frishmuth, 1900 |
| Other Number | A-137 - Seder Number |
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