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Mijwiz (aka Midjwiz, Migwiz, MiÄŸwiz, Mizwidg, Mizwij, Zummara)

Place createdposs. Egypt, Africa

Place createdLevant, Asia

Mediumbone, reed cane, vegetable fiber, leather, possibly pitch, wool

Dimensions12 3/8 × 1 3/8 × 9/16 in. (31.5 × 3.5 × 1.5 cm)

ClassificationsMusical Instruments

DepartmentSouth Asian Art, Islamic Art and Antiquities

Credit LineBequest of Marguerite T. Doane

Accession Number1955.42

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