Shehnai (shawm)
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Alternative Titlesur-nal |
InstrumentShawm ; Shawm/Oboes/Wind/Musical Instrument |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Place MadeAsia ; India |
Date Made19th Century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Black wooden pipe; brass loose-fitting bell; 7 finger-holes on top; bell diameter 78mm. Pirouette and reed missing. Overall size: 315mm. Decorative features: Pipe decorated with red and yellow bands in groups of three; incised floral and geometric decoration inside bell. |
NotesP.R. Cooke, 1993. |
Measurements315. |
ProvenancePurchased with assistance from the Government's Local Museums Purchase Fund and the University's General Council Trust, 1983. |
CollectionGlen Collection ; MIMEd |
Accession Number0394 |