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Bamboo jaws harps in bamboo container, incised, used for serenading lovers
Bamboo jaws harps in bamboo container, incised, used for serenading lovers
Object Number 39-93-60/6036
Display Title Bamboo jaws harps in bamboo container, incised, used for serenading lovers
Descriptions
Object Description Bamboo jaws harps in bamboo container - used for serenading lovers. Fine incised designs of bird, animal, human figures & geometric designs.
Inventory Description Mouth harps, bamboo, cylindrical case with incised animals and human
Classification
  • Unclassified
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Nashi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / China / Yunnan / <County> / Likiang
Materials Bamboo, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 10.4 x 0.8 x 0.3 cm (4 1/8 x 5/16 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 39-93-60/6036

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