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1938.34.351

Oboe, zurna, conical tube of wood, 11 holes in front and one behind, 2 on either side near expanded end. Mouthpiece with disc lip-guard seems to be missing.


1938.34.351

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Collection type
Object
Description
Oboe, zurna, conical tube of wood, 11 holes in front and one behind, 2 on either side near expanded end. Mouthpiece with disc lip-guard seems to be missing.
Geographical reference
Person
Field collector Henry Balfour
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1939
Date collected
By 1939
Acquisition information
Bequeathed: 1939
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Process Perforated, Process Turned, Process Carved
Dimensions
Length: max 318 mm, Diameter: max 74 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1938.34.351

Search terms: Music, Musical Instrument, Double Reed