Noh Flutes named “Winter Wind” (Kogarashi) with Box and Case
Artist: Unknown Japanese
black lacquered box with gold and silver butterflies; double flute case in black lacquer with gold and silver clouds and dragon design on bottom; bamboo flute inside with dark ribbing; smaller flute with red ribbing and details, both stored in double case; single bamboo flute case in plain wood with gold inscription on one side; also comes with two documents in handscroll form depicting the flute's history; document dated 1774
- Date
- mid 18th century
- In our collection
- since July the 24th, 2009 up to now
- Dimensions
- Outer box 9 x 12.1 x 46 cm (3 1/2 x 4 3/4 x 18 1/8 in.) Flute case: L. 42 cm (16 1/2 in.) Flutes: L. 39.7 cm (15 5/8 in.) and 37.3 cm (14 5/8 in.)
- Location
- G237
- Medium
- Black lacquer with gold and silver maki-e
- Price
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- Composition
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copper 82% atium 6% iron 5% zinc 7%