Hichiriki (篳篥)

Unknown

19th century · Wood, bamboo · Musical Instruments

This Japanese shawm has an unusual reverse conical bore that narrows at the open end. It is used in Gagaku Imperial Court Music and in native court vocal genres.

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th century

Medium

Wood, bamboo

Culture

Japanese

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889