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Rkang Gling or Rkang Dung (Trumpet of Human Thighbone)

Date19th Century

Place createdChina, Asia

Mediumbone, skin

Dimensions12 3/16 × 3 1/8 × 2 3/8 in. (31 × 8 × 6 cm)

ClassificationsMusical Instruments

DepartmentSouth Asian Art, Islamic Art and Antiquities

Credit LineGift of William H. Doane

Accession Number1914.199

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