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1884.113.32

Spike lute, sound box covered with membrane of snake skin [membrane is broken]. 1 string remaining and three wooden pegs, 2 detatched from neck. [LKG 14/10/2008]

1884.113.32

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Collection type
Object
Description
Spike lute, sound box covered with membrane of snake skin [membrane is broken]. 1 string remaining and three wooden pegs, 2 detatched from neck. [LKG 14/10/2008]
Geographical reference
China
Asia > Eastern Asia > China
Unknown
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1884
Date collected
Prior to 1884
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Snake Skin Reptile, Material Animal Ivory Tooth, Material Pigment, Material Elephant Tooth Ivory Animal, Process Carved, Process Pegged, Process Painted
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.113.32

Search terms: Music, Musical Instrument, Lute