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Oboe

Johann Heinrich Eichentopf1st half 18th century

Museu Nacional da Música

Museu Nacional da Música
Portugal

This Oboe is a National Treasure and an extremely rare instrument built by Johann Heinrich Eichentopf (1678-1769), probably the most prominent woodwind maker of his time. The only other oboe known from this constructor belongs to the Museum of Musical Instruments housed in the Grassi Museum, in Leipzig, Germany

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  • Title: Oboe
  • Creator: Johann Heinrich Eichentopf
  • Date Created: 1st half 18th century
  • Location Created: Leipzig, Germany
  • Physical Dimensions: H. 57.6 x D. 5.8 cm
  • Type: Musical Instrument
  • Contributor: Direção-Geral do Património Cultural / Arquivo de Documentação Fotográfica (DGPC/ADF)
  • Rights: Museu Nacional da Música, Lisboa
  • Medium: Boxwood, brass
Museu Nacional da Música

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