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Concert Zither

Maker Franz Schwarzer (American, 19th century)

Dateca. 1900

Place createdUnited States, North America

Mediumburl wood veneer, mother of pearl, mastic, rosewood, ebony, nickel, metal, ivory, abalone, zebra wood, ivorene, spruce, gourd, faux tortoiseshell, other wood

Dimensions2 3/16 × 25 3/16 × 13 3/8 in. (5.5 × 64 × 34 cm)

ClassificationsMusical Instruments

DepartmentMusical Instruments

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Henry Gruesser

Accession Number1951.130

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