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Viol;Viola da Gamba;Bass viol

Bass viol of wooden construction. "f" shaped soundholes,Carved human head at top of pegbox. Faceted ribs. Mottled 'orange-peel' surface of varnish on soundboard. Carved acanthus leaves on tailpiece and pegbox. Bon nut.

  • Date:
    1779
  • Maker:
    Odoardi
  • Collection:
    Bate Collection, Oxford
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  • Place of production:
    France
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  • Materials:Wood;Plant;Gut;Bone
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  • Repository:Bate Collection, Oxford
  • Measurements:OAL: 1228mm W: 409mm