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Fuchi with Flute and Hat

Anonymous (Japanese)

n.d.

shakudo, copper, gold

1 9/16 in. (3.9 cm) (l.)

Description
The flute and hat shown on this fuchi are used in "gagaku" court music. The flute is known as a "ryûteki" and the hat is worn by musicians. This is part of a set with Walters 51.991.
Additional Information

Acquired by William T. or Henry Walters

51.990

Not on view

none

Japan


Provenance

William T. / Henry Walters Collection, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.

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