Suona (shawm)
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Alternative TitleSuona. |
InstrumentSuona ; Suona/Oboes/Wind/Musical Instrument |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Place MadeAsia ; China |
Date MadeProbably before 1972 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Wooden pipe; loose-fitting brass bell; brass staple incorporates two decorative balls; with pirouette and chain; bell diameter 135mm. Reed missing. Overall size: 520mm. Specific literature references: Hipkins 1885, p.113; probably to be identified with Engel 1872, item 487b. |
NotesP.R. Cooke, 1993. |
Measurements520. |
CollectionReid Collection ; MIMEd |
Accession Number0402 |