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Nay (flute)

"Of wood; in three pieces. Ornamented with inlaid metal work, and having 12 finger-holes. Modern." Carl Engel: A Descriptive Catalogue of the Musical Instruments in the South Kensington Museum, (London, 1874), p. 212.

  • Date:
    1860 - 1867 (Made)
  • Maker:
    Unknown
  • Collection:
    Victoria and Albert Museum
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  • Place of production:
    Turkey
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  • Materials:Turned wood with inlaid metal.
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  • Repository:Victoria and Albert Museum
  • Measurements:Length: 35 ΒΌ in Total