One of the earliest, best-preserved pianos known to survive. The exterior is pained dark green, serving as a ground for later floral and foliate decoration in paint and gold. The interior surfaces around the keyboard and soundboard are veneered in Brazilian tulipwood. The instrument rests on two trestles with cutouts in the form of inverted hearts on their side pieces.
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