Hitoyogiri

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18th or 19th century · Bamboo, gilt · Musical Instruments

The shakuhachi, the Japanese bamboo end-blown flute descends from the hitoyogiri. Both instruments have four finger holes and a thumb hole, are held vertically, and have a blowing edge formed by an outward cut at the rim. The hitoyogiri was popular during the Edo period (1603-1868) but ceased to be used by the 19th century as the shakuhachi developed into its final form.

Artist

Unknown

Date

18th or 19th century

Medium

Bamboo, gilt

Culture

Japanese

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

Gift of Mrs. Howard Mansfield, 1948