End-blown flute
Vernacular Name
- Xiao
- Feng huang hsaio
ALTERNATE NAME(S)
- Notch flute
Maker
Zhen-Xing Yu
Date1900-1925 ca.
Place MadeChina, Asia
Serial No.none
SignedThe maker's name, Yu Zhen-Xing, is represented by three Chinese characters, highlighted in red.Markingsnone
DescriptionEnd-blown flute with U-shaped notch. Bamboo body. Ivory or bone ferrule. Five fingerholes on front, one fingerhole on back for thumb.
DimensionsOverall length: 724 mm
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number05592
On View
Not on view1900-1925 ca.
1930-1950 ca.
1930-1940 ca.