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Bass Viol

Matthias Humel18th century

The Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York City, United States

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Title: Bass Viol
Creator: Matthias Humel
Date Created: 18th century
Physical Dimensions: Body L. 70.8 cm (27-7/8 in.); Body W.: upper bout 34.1 cm (13-1/2 in.), center bout 24.3 cm (9-5/8 in.), lower bout 41.7 cm ( 16-1/2 in.); Rib H.: top block 8.8 cm (3-1/2 in.), center bout 12.2 cm (4-7/8 in.), bottom block 12 cm (4-3/4 in.); String L. 66.5 cm (26-1/4 in.); Total L. 121.3 cm (47-3/4 in.).
Type: Bass Viol
External Link: http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/503929
Medium: Spruce and maple
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Culture: German

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