1.7 Myoan nobe jinashi (mumei) *Meiji or earlier*
28mm O.D./ 17mm I.D.
Length: 511mm
Weight: 205 grams
Key: E b
Price: 27,000 yen
Maker: unknown
Details: A light wieght, narrow bore shakuhachi tuned to Eb. Previous repairs done very long ago and holding well.
Due to its small size, it requires a refined embouchure to play.
Ivory utaguchi inlay, red laquer bore.
Plays up to the third octave with sharp chi typical of its period.
An interesting collection addition.
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