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Sheng

A sheng (a type of flute made from several canes). It has a metal mouthpiece projecting from the left hand side of a lacquered base with painted floral design. Seventeen canes with brass ends project up from the base and a silver clasp holds them together about one third the way up.

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    Manchester Museum
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  • Period:19th century
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  • Repository:Manchester Museum
  • Measurements:Length 47.2 cm.