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Bombarde

Bombarde of ebony with ivory ferrules and one brass key. Also with silver ferrules and bell ring. A type of shawm used with the bagpipe Biniou.

  • Date:
    ?18th century
  • Maker:
    Anonymous
  • Collection:
    Bate Collection, Oxford
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  • Place of production:
    France, Brittany
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  • Materials:Ebony;Wood;Plant;Ivory;Tooth;Animal;Brass;Metal;Silver
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  • Repository:Bate Collection, Oxford
  • Measurements:Max L = 315 mm Max Diam [bell] = 78 mm