Theorbo

The theorbo, also known as a chitarrone, is a stringed instrument in the lute family. They were developed in the late 16th century in Italy in response to a growing demand for bass range instruments as they did not interefere with the audibility of words sung in opera.   This theorbo is labelled 'Caesar Aldana creatus 18 Novemb. 1567'. The instrument is made of 21 thin ivory strips and has an ebonised neck inlaid with ivory. The instrument features three intersecting soundholes, or 'roses', inset with a pierced parchment rose, and its pegbox is surmounted by a grotesque carved head.    
Object no :
RI_DC_0000603
Collection :
Charles van Raalte
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
L: 166cm
Materials :
NA
Location :
NA
Accession number :
NA
Copyright :
East Ayrshire Council
2 Fmedia2 F101732 F285

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