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Duct flute

Small conical duct flute made of peach wood (Prunus sp.) with a very small bore on distal end (inverted conical bore). Flute made by joining two sections of wood (vertical seam). Seven fingerholes, plus one thumbhole on the back, and a very small vent hole near the distal end.

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  • Period:first half of 19th century
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  • Inscriptions:Inscribed in pencil: J. D. Hooker / Dec.r 22 1849 / Chadam / TuKPo Haang|Inscribed in ink: Peach wood / Lhassa
  • Hornbostel-Sachs category:421.221.12 Open flutes with internal duct with fingerholes
  • Repository:Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
  • Measurements:Height: 393mm