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Clavicytherium

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York City, United States

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Title: Clavicytherium
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: early 17th century
Physical Dimensions: D. 32.5 cm, W. 70.5 cm, H. 170.0 plus stand (73.0) = 243.0 cm, 3-octave span 49.9 cm, Sounding lengths (plucking points: C/E 131.8 (11.7) c2 29.3 (7.5) c3 13.5 (4.8) Scaling is not original, has been lengthened, especially in the middle of the compass.
Type: Clavicytherium
External Link: http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/501791
Medium: Wood and various materials
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Culture: Italian

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