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Shakuhachi

in bamboo, slightly curved, lacquered black; bore painted red at each extremity; bone inlay at embouchure; 5 finger-holes, disposed 4/1, each bushed in white metal; length 560

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  • Period:late 19th century
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  • Inscriptions:surface decorated with applied flower motifs in white metal
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  • Repository:Royal Northern College of Music