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Similar to the ryūteki but smaller and with six fingerholes instead of the larger flute's seven. It is used in the komagaku (Korean derived music) of gagaku. Side blown or transverse flutes like this one is used in ensembles and are seldom played as a solo instrument like the end blown shakuhachi.
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Title: Komabue
Date: 19th century
Geography: Japan
Culture: Japanese
Medium: Wood
Dimensions: L. 36.5 cm (14-3/8 in.)
Classification: Aerophone-Blow Hole-side-blown flute (transverse)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Howard Mansfield, 1948
Accession Number: 48.126.2
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