Sheng (mouth-organ).
Alternative TitleSheng. |
InstrumentSheng/Mouth organs/Wind/Musical Instrument ; Sheng |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Date MadeProbably 19th century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Wooden bowl; 17 bamboo pipes, 13 equipped for reeds; elaborate ivory blow-hole and base of bowl; bowl diameter 69. Overall size: 410mm. All 13 reeds missing from pipes; retaining band missing. |
NotesP.R. Cooke, 1993. |
Measurements410. |
ProvenancePurchased with assistance from the Government's Local Museums Purchase Fund and the University's General Council Trust, 1983. |
CollectionGlen Collection ; MIMEd |
Accession Number1254 |