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Mukhavīṇā, oboe. Nine holes in line on the front of the tube. Body ornamented at top and bottom with four narrow yellow bands. Separate metal bell. Complete with double reeds on red cords with tassels. Sounding length (length overall) is 30.5 cm. Diameter of proximal end of bore: 6.8mm. Diameter of distal end of bore: 14mm. approx.
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