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Nay

ca. 1972
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Nay
  • Date: ca. 1972
  • Geography: Egypt
  • Culture: Egyptian
  • Medium: Cane, wire
  • Dimensions: L. 32.2 cm. (12-11/16 in.)
  • Classification: Aerophone-Blow Hole-end-blown flute (vertical)
  • Credit Line: Gift of Salwa El-Shawan, 1974
  • Object Number: 1974.231.2
  • Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments
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