Record ID: LON-58D1C9
Object type: MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval bone flute dating 11th-13th century. The flute is carved of a tibia, probably from a sheep or goat. The bone is cylindrical, flaring at one end to form a trefoil. The calcareous material in the centre of the bone has been removed. At the flared end, the cork fipple is still in situ creating the blow-hole. Fipples are used to regulate the breath passing through the instrument and are rarely found in place (MacGregor, 1985, 150). There is a square perforation on the shin side of the bone to form a finger-hole. Similar examples can be found in MacGregor (1985, 149) and are …
Created on: Monday 9th June 2014
Last updated: Saturday 19th May 2018
Spatial data recorded.