Violin Bow
Octagonal stick with silver tip; silver eyes surrounded by rings in ebony frog; silver button.
Artwork Details
- Title: Violin Bow
- Maker: Max Millant (French, Mirecourt born 1903, active 1923–75)
- Date: mid-20th century
- Geography: Paris, France
- Culture: French
- Medium: Wood, silver, ebony
- Dimensions: L. 74.4 cm (29-1/2 in.)
- Classification: Chordophone-Accessories-bow
- Credit Line: Bequest of William Winternitz, 1991
- Object Number: 1991.28.3
- Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments
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