Muyu (temple block)

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Instrument

Temple block

Instrument Family

Percussion

Place Made

Asia; China

Date Made

Circa 1930

Description

Technical description: Woodblock (camphor wood) with hollowed interior and slit in front; painted black and gold; Inscription added ("A").

Other Information

Specific usage history: No evidence that this instrument has ever been played or mounted in a clamp.

Notes

R. Parks, Aug-Sep 1998; A. Myers; C. Overton, 01.08.98

Measurements

width at mouth 202.

Provenance

Purchased, 1982.

Collection

MIMEd; Blades Collection

Accession Number

1651

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