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Short Neck Lute (Possibly a Rebab)

Place createdposs. North Africa, Africa

Place createdposs. Arabia, Asia

Mediummetal, softwood (probably pine or cedar), ivory or bone, stone or glass beads

Dimensions26 × 6 × 3 3/8 in. (66 × 15.2 × 8.5 cm)

ClassificationsMusical Instruments

DepartmentMusical Instruments

Credit LinesGift of William H. Doane

Accession Number1914.65

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