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Flute

Side blown, open bamboo flute, with fingerholes. Decorated and engraved with inscriptions in seal script and cursive characters, denoting the flute to be a gift between friends. Dragon and phoenix decoration. Post revolutionary.

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  • Materials:Bamboo; Paint
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  • Repository:Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge
  • Measurements:L: 644mm; W: 22mm; H: 22mm