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1934.12.36.1

Oboe, with tapering copper tube and wide bell mouth, inset with imitation turqoises [.1] with perforated disc attached with string [.2]. The reed is missing.

1934.12.36.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Oboe, with tapering copper tube and wide bell mouth, inset with imitation turqoises [.1] with perforated disc attached with string [.2]. The reed is missing.
Geographical reference
Tibet
Asia > Eastern Asia > Tibet
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1905
Date collected
1905
Acquisition information
Donated: 1934
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Copper Metal, Material Stone, Process Perforated, Process Turned
Dimensions
Length: max 425 mm, Diameter: max 37 mm, Diameter: max 134 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1934.12.36.1 Accession number: 1934.12.36.2

Search terms: Music, Religion, Musical Instrument, Double Reed

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