Korea
South Korean

Wood, mother-of-pearl, metal, silk, reed, glass beads
ca. 20th century
Length: 14 in; Width: 4.25 in at bottom
Aerophone – Wind Instruments Proper – Reedpipes

The taepyeongson is a double reed instrument that was introduced to Korea from China during the Goryeo period (918–1392 AD). In Korea, it is widely used in daechwita (military processional music), pungmul nori (farmers music), Buddhist music, royal ancestral rite music, or for sinawii (instrumental accompaniment to shaman dances). This instrument is sometimes referred to as nallari, hojeok, or saenap. The conical wooden body has seven front finger holes and one hole in the back with a metal, cup-shaped bell at the end.

This taepyeongson is made of lacquered wood painted black with mother of pearl inlay in a nature design with butterflies. The bell and top of the instrument are made of a silver metal, and attached to both ends is a braided rope handle which also serves for decoration. It is red and maroon, with a maroon tassel at the bottom and a single opaque glass bead with writing on it.