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Japanese

Japan
Japan

Pacific Tritone Shell and Brass
ca. 1850-1900 AD

Length: 10 inches

A rare Japanese "Jinkai" or "Horagai" Shell Trumpet. Mainly used by the Shugend Sect Warrior Monks for signaling and instructing troop movements. When played, produces several melodic notes.

 

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