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Pontic Lyra

Pontic lyra, string instrument of wood with elongated narrow body, fingerboard with incised decoration and heart-shaped box for the pegs. With three strings and C-shaped soundholes. With wood and horsehair bow.

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  • Materials:Wood;Plant;Skin;Animal
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  • Repository:Bate Collection, Oxford
  • Measurements:Max L = 570 mm Max W = 90 mm Max L [bow] = 575 mm