Shawm.
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InstrumentShawm ; Shawm/Oboes/Wind/Musical Instrument |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Date MadeProbably 19th century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Wooden tube with conical bore; seven finger-holes plus thumb-hole; loose-fitting brass bell. Staple and reed missing. Overall size: 311mm without staple. Decorative features: Body turned with 4 groups of 3 incised bands as decoration. Possibly associated with Śruti drone (395). |
NotesP.R. Cooke, 1993. |
Measurements311 without staple. |
ProvenancePurchased with assistance from the Government's Local Museums Purchase Fund and the University's General Council Trust, 1983. |
CollectionGlen Collection ; MIMEd |
Accession Number1229 |