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Oboe
Oboe
Oboe

Oboe

Date1880-1920 ca.
Place MadeJapan, Asia
Serial No.none
Signednone
DescriptionReverse-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
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