Greek lyra 3
The Greek lyra (also known as a Cretan lyra) is a
pear-shaped 3 stringed musical instrument that is played with a
bow. Unlike a violin, it is played sitting vertically on the knee
like a viol, rather than under the chin.
The body of this lyra is overlaid with bone and inlaid
with ebony and features a central tortoiseshell strip
Object no :
RI_DC_0000672
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Length: 425mm
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