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Mandore

This small lute has a body of ebony and ivory panels backing a wooden soundboard. The fingerboard is made from engraved ivory and the instrument has 12 strings. The rose in the soundboard is not part of the original instrument.

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    17th century
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    Dean Castle
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  • Place of production:
    Italy
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  • Period:17th century
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  • Repository:Dean Castle