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Long Tou Di

Dragon headed, processional, open flute, with dragon tail missing. Finger holes. Side blown. Membrane lined with kazoo membrane of bamboo (spares in envelope). Alternate bands of black and gilt, the latter having painted decoration on top; Incomplete.

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  • Materials:Wood; Cane; Bamboo; Pigment
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  • Repository:Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge
  • Measurements:L: 673mm; W: 23mm; H: 45mm