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Transverse Flute

Transverse flute of dark wood with ivory head. With eleven keys of nickel alloy, a tuning slide and ferrules at the joints, all of nickel alloy.

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  • Materials:Wood;Plant;Nickel;Alloy;Metal;Ivory;Tooth;Animal
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  • Repository:Bate Collection, Oxford
  • Measurements:Max L = 715 mm Max W = 45 mm