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End-blown Flute (Hitoyogiri)
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The<em> hitoyogiri </em>一節切 is considered one type of <em>shakuhachi</em> 尺八 bamboo flute and was popular in the 16th and 17th centuries. It is smaller and of weaker sound than the better known <em>fuke </em>普化, and was thus known as a "small bamboo" or <em>kotake</em> 小竹, during a brief 19th-century revival. The node of the bamboo is positioned between the four finger holes on the front, and the thumb hole at the top of the back. This one has a design of cherry blossoms and scattered petals.
| Artist / Maker | Japan, Meiji period (1868–1912) |
|---|---|
| Date | late 1800s |
| Culture / Origin | Japan, Meiji period (1868–1912) |
| Medium | Lacquered bamboo with gold and silver maki-e (sprinkled powder designs) |
| Dimensions | 33.5 x 2.6 cm (13 3/16 x 1 in.) |
| Department | Japanese Art |
| Type | Musical Instrument |
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