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Mizwij

early 20th century
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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Mizwij
  • Date: early 20th century
  • Geography: Egypt
  • Culture: Egyptian
  • Medium: cane
  • Dimensions: Diam. 1/2 x L. 13 15/16 in. (1.3 x 35.4 cm)
  • Classification: Aerophone-Reed Vibrated-single reed cylindrical
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1909-10
  • Object Number: 11.151.742
  • Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments
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