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Bassoon

ca. 1825–50
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Bassoon
  • Maker: Johann Ziegler
  • Date: ca. 1825–50
  • Geography: Vienna, Austria
  • Culture: Austrian
  • Medium: Maple, brass
  • Dimensions: Length: 130 cm
    Bell diameter: 11.2 cm
  • Classification: Aerophone-Reed Vibrated-double reed
  • Credit Line: Gift of Helen C. Lanier, 1982
  • Object Number: 1982.100.1
  • Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments
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