Oboe
Vernacular Name
- Hichiriki
Date1880-1920 ca.
Place MadeJapan, Asia
Serial No.none
SignednoneDescriptionReverse-conical, double-reed instrument, narrowing toward end opposite reed. The hichiriki, introduced to Japan from China no later than the 8th century, is traditionally made of bamboo wrapped in bark, bound with string, and lacquered both inside and out. Typically, played in ensemble with the ryuteki (transverse flute) and the sho (mouth organ). Complete with extra reed and black-lacquered, wooden fan case, lined with decorative paper.
DimensionsTotal length: 211 mm
ProvenanceBefore 1999, previously owned and, possibly acquired by, Ed Odegard. By inheritance to his daughter, Lorelyn Fick née Odegard, Orange City, Iowa.
Credit LineGift of Lorelyn Fick, 1999
Object number07408
On View
Not on view
1950-1970 ca.
1885-1899 ca.
1920-1935 ca.
1920-1935 ca.
1880-1920 ca.