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Suona; Dizi

Small " suona" or double reed pipe, with conical bore with fingerholes. Loose bell and carved body of the same hardwood. Quasi holmos of horn and fixed pirouette. Known locally as a " dizi".

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  • Materials:Wood; Horn
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  • Repository:Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge
  • Measurements:L: 270mm; W: 70mm; H: 70mm