Quena (Kena)
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Quena (Kena)

TitleQuena (Kena)
Date200–400 3rd century
MediumCopper
ClassificationAerophone-Blow Hole-end-blown flute (vertical)
OriginMoche, possibly Moche
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineRogers Fund, 1981
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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