Transverse flute?

Instrument

Flute

Instrument Family

Wind

Description

Possibly a transverse flute. Origin unknown. Wood. Unstopped. Slightly conical bore. Integral bulbous-shape at distal end. Nine possible fingerholes, or eight fingerholes and one merliton hole.

Collection

MIMEd ; Sir Nicholas Shackleton Collection

Accession Number

5632