Sheng (mouth-organ)
Alternative TitleSheng. |
InstrumentSheng/Mouth organs/Wind/Musical Instrument ; Sheng |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Place MadeChina ; Asia |
Date MadeProbably 19th century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Wooden bowl; 17 bamboo pipes, probably 13 (or possibly 12) equipped for reeds; bowl diameter 72mm. Overall size: 423mm. One pipe missing; all reeds missing. |
NotesP.R. Cooke, 1993. |
Measurements423. |
ProvenancePurchased with assistance from the Government's Local Museums Purchase Fund and the University's General Council Trust, 1983. |
CollectionGlen Collection ; MIMEd |
Accession Number0406 |