Oboe

Trumpet (uncertain)

A1056

From: Iran

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Native Name Zourna
Object Number A1056
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Iran
Section Near Eastern
Materials Copper | Brass
Technique Carved
Description

Zourna. Bell Section curves up slightly. Bell section marked by bulging ring (open carved); section held while playing is wrapped with copper wire;cupped mouthpiece. Bell is eight-sided. Carved decoration at top of conical bell and at bottom edge. Good condition.

Zourna. Dark wooden body, entirely covered with surface carvings. 7 frontal and 1 dorsal stop, a leather band encircling the oboe before each hole. Bottom of oboe is flared. Red cloth wrapped around reed holder, ivory disk fits below reed. Good condition. Length: 39cm, Diam. of bell: 5.5cm.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Sarah (William D.) Frishmuth, 1900
Other Number A-684 - Seder Number

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