Dulcimer

Psaltery

2014-13-115

From: Turkey (uncertain) | Constantinople

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Native Name Qanun
Object Number 2014-13-115
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Turkey (uncertain) | Constantinople
Section Near Eastern
Materials Wood | Inlay
Technique Inlaid
Description

Qanun. In the form of a right-angled trapezoid with twenty-four sets of triple strings. Three foliated sound openings in the deck. Mechanical tuning devices of metal on the upper end of each string. Tuning key included.

Height 8.5 cm
Length 97.1 cm
Width 40.2 cm
Credit Line Gift of the Franklin Institute, 2014
Other Number L-222-115 - Old Loan Number | 47 - Franklin Institute Number | 6184.115 - Franklin Institute Number | C-261 - Seder Number

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