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The hichiriki, a member of the double-reed family, is a main melodic instrument in imperial court music and dance. Unlike most wind instruments, whose bore widens toward the open end, the hichiriki features an unusual reverse conical bore that narrows at the lower end and contributes to its unique sound. The form of this hichiriki’s case reflects the importance of the fan in Japanese culture.
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Title: Hichiriki
Date: 19th century
Geography: Japan
Culture: Japanese
Medium: Bamboo, cane, wood
Dimensions:
Not including reed: 7 3/16 × 15/16 × 15/16 in. (18.3 × 2.4 × 2.4 cm)
Height (Including reed): 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm)
Case: 1 1/8 × 11 3/8 × 1 3/8 in. (2.9 × 28.9 × 3.5 cm)
Classification: Aerophone-Reed Vibrated-double reed
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Howard Mansfield, 1948
Accession Number: 48.126.6a–c
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