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Side-blown flute
Side-blown flute
Side-blown flute

Side-blown flute

Date1980-1990 ca.
Place MadeChina, Asia
Serial No.none
SignedStamped in black between back vent holes, makers mark; however, the characters have faded too much to translate accurately.
MarkingsStamped above the front set of vent holes: G
DescriptionProfessional dizi players often own at least seven flutes, in addition to special flutes which are to achieve extra-musical effects, such as very small dizi that imitate birdsong. The mirliton (vibrating membrane or dimo) from this dizi is missing from the uncovered hole positioned between the embouchure hole and the first tone hole.
DimensionsOverall length: 660 mm
Embouchure hole: 9.9 mm x 8.1 mm
Credit LineGift of Robert F. Cole, 1999
Object number07440
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