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Alto saxophone, E-flat

ca. 1922
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 199
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Alto saxophone, E-flat
  • Maker: C.G. Conn Ltd.
  • Date: ca. 1922
  • Medium: Gold plated brass, mother-of-pearl, clear-glass jewels
  • Dimensions: Total height straight line – 625 mm (24 9/16”)
    Total height curve from above from neck to bottom – 770 mm (30 ¼”)
    Total height of body straight line – 547 mm (21 ½”)
    4.75 in bell diameter
    Weight: 5lbs
  • Classification: Musical instruments
  • Credit Line: Loan courtesy of the National Music Museum, South Dakota; Board of Trustees, 2002
  • Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments