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Free reed mouth organ from the Qingmiao people. Wind chest carved in two halves, cemented together. Six pipes.

  • Culture:Qingmiao
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  • Materials:Bamboo; Wood; Unknown;
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  • Repository:Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge
  • Measurements:L: 542mm; W: 70mm; H: 1028mm. Measurements below with mouth piece inserted.