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musical instrument
Object Type
musical instrument
Museum number
As1855,1220.41
Description
Neck of an incomplete musical instrument. With four pegs. Carved from pinewood with wrapped cotton frets.
Production date
19thC
Excavator/field collector
Field Collection by:
William Armstrong
Findspot
Found/Acquired:
Xanthus
Materials
pine
cotton
Technique
carved
Dimensions
Diameter:
2.70 centimetres
(neck only)
Diameter:
5.30 centimetres
(with pegs)
Length:
41 centimetres
Weight:
137 grammes
Location
Not on display
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Haslar Hospital
Donated by:
Admiralty
Acquisition date
1855
Department
Middle East
Registration number
As1855,1220.41
Additional IDs
CDMS number:
As1855D1220.41
(old CDMS no.)