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Violin bow

Jimmy Page British
Not on view
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.
At times Jimmy Page has used a violin bow on his guitars, exploring the sonic possibilities of this technique and applying them to psychedelic rock. He played the bowed guitar in live solos with the Yardbirds and Led Zeppelin, and uses this bow to this day.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Violin bow
  • Artist: Jimmy Page (British, Heston, born 1944)
  • Medium: Wood, horsehair
  • Dimensions: Length: 30 in. (76.2 cm)
  • Classification: Chordophone-Accessories-bow
  • Credit Line: Collection of Jimmy Page
  • Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments