Accession No

1977.348

Description

Flute. Open, single, side-blown flute. A small " no-kan" formed out of pipe case. Markedly elliptical cross-section, with seven finger holes along one narrow face, in two halves of approximately equal length. Distal end fits into proximal end to form case containing small bowled, metal pipe, with cloisonné enamelled stem. Proximal half of case drilled at distal end to carry swivelling, pivoted, stirrup shaped metal ring for attachment to girdle. Wood bound with fabric and strips of ?gilt wire. Case bears label: "Flute and pipe case combined KOBAYASHI 137 Mohmachi KOBE"

Place

Asia; East Asia; Japan; Kobe

Period

Source

Thomas, Charles [collector]; Picken, Laurence Ernest Rowland (Dr) [vendor]

Department

Anth

Reference Numbers

1977.348; Picken No. 310; Picken No. 311; Picken No. 312

Cultural Affliation

Material

Wood; Metal; Enamel

Local Term

nohkan (能管) [Japanese]

Measurements

Events

Context (Field collection)
Catalogue card for 1977.348: 'Acquired by Charles Thomas.'
Event Date 1977
Author: Mark Elliott

Description (Physical description)
Open, single, side-blown flute. A small " no-kan" formed out of pipe case. Markedly elliptical cross-section, with seven fingerholes along one narrow face, in two halves of approximately equal length. Distal end fits into proximal end to form casecontaining small bowled, metal pipe, with cloisonne enamelled stem. Proximal half of case drilled at distal end to carry swivelling, pivoted, stirrup shaped metal ring for attachment to girdle. Wood bound with fabric and strips of ?gilt wire. Case bears label: " Flute and pipe case combined KOBAYASHI 137 Mohmachi KOBE"
Event Date 1977
Author: maa

Context (CMS Context)
Exhibited: On display in the Maudslay Hall, CUMAA, from 1990; Collected by: Picken.Dr.L.E.R; Thomas.Charles
Event Date 1/3/1994
Author: maa

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