Panpipes

A729

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

Native Name Shono-Fuye
Object Number A729
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese | Buddhist
Provenience Japan
Section Asian
Materials Bamboo
Description

Shono-fuye. Used in Buddhist temple ceremonies, twelve bamboo pipes enclosed in rectangular case with handles. The case is painted red and gold. Hole in rectangle makes pipes visible. Pipes vary in length. Good condition.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Sarah (William D.) Frishmuth, 1900
Other Number A-unknown - Seder Number

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