Suona (shawm)
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Alternative TitleSuona. |
InstrumentSuona ; Suona/Oboes/Wind/Musical Instrument |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Place MadeAsia ; China |
Date MadeProbably 19th century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Wooden pipe; loose-fitting brass bell; 7 diamond-shaped finger-holes on top plus 1 thumb-hole; brass staple incorporates two decorative brass balls; bell diameter 80mm. Pirouette missing. Overall size: 305mm. Playing accessories: With small double reed. |
NotesP.R. Cooke, 1993. |
Measurements305. |
ProvenancePurchased with assistance from the Government's Local Museums Purchase Fund and the University's General Council Trust, 1983. |
CollectionGlen Collection ; MIMEd |
Accession Number0403 |