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Lyre Guitar

Place createdFrance, Europe

Mediummaple, spruce, gesso, various woods, ebony, ivory, metal, gilt brass, mother of pearl

Dimensions30 11/16 × 15 15/16 × 4 1/8 in. (78 × 40.5 × 10.4 cm)

ClassificationsMusical Instruments

DepartmentMusical Instruments

Credit LineGift of William H. Doane

Accession Number1914.197

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