Chinese ocarina called xun has a history that goes back more than five thousand years. It was used in both court music and Confucian rituals. An egg-shaped clay flute with a hauntingly beautiful sound, it is classified by the Chinese as an earth instrument. Black clay, with 7 holes in front, 2 in back. Played with a flute embouchure (like blowing into a bottle). Two sizes with gift box.
Terracotta Ocarina on leather cord.4″ diameter; full scale. Signed Arcoiris, Chile. $45
has a low woodsy tone. Unglazed terracotta with four holes, 7″ long. From Mexico. $28.
Glazed ceramic ocarina with 6 holes. 6.5″ $18