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Qanbus

Qanbus or folding lute of wood covered with green leather and decorated with mirrorwork and green and silver sequins: Yemen, Sana'a, mid 20th century

  • Date:
    mid 20th century
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  • Collection:
    National Museums Scotland
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  • Place of production:
    Sana'a, Yemen, Middle East, ASIA
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  • Period:mid 20th century
  • Materials:Wood; Leather
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  • Repository:National Museums Scotland
  • Measurements:Approximate Height 120; Approximate Length 810; Approximate Depth 180mm