Epinette des Vosges

An ancestor of the modern zither, the long narrow body of this instrument supports six strings. On the upper part is a carving depicting the crucifixion.

Object no :

EAMU036a, b, c

Collection :

Charles van Raalte

Creator :

NA

Place of Production :

France

Dimensions :

length 787mm

Materials :

wood, ivory

Location :

NA

Related site :

Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy

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