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Lyre

Place createdposs. Egypt, Africa

Place createdposs. Ethiopia, Africa

Place createdposs. Sudan, Africa

Mediumwood, reptile skin, leather, plant fiber, vellum

Dimensions30 1/8 × 13 3/4 × 3 9/16 in. (76.5 × 35 × 9 cm)

ClassificationsMusical Instruments

DepartmentAfrican Art

Credit LineGift of W. H. Doane

Accession Number1914.217

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