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Hurdy Gurdy

Hurdy-gurdy of sycamore or other pale wood, the case is decorated in ink with scrolls, scalloped edgings, ruled outlinings and lozenge patterns. The head is carved with a female head crowned with laurel.
Size: Length: 60 cm; Width: 18 cm: Depth: 15 cm.

Artist / Maker: Riviere a Nelle

Place: France

Object Type: hurdy gurdy

Century: 18th century

Materials: Sycamore, Ebony, Ivory

Museum Accession Number: Founders/M.Instr.28