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Serpent

Possibly by Leopoldo Franciolini Italian
18th century (?)
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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Serpent
  • Maker: Possibly by Leopoldo Franciolini (Italian, Florence 1844–1920 Florence)
  • Date: 18th century (?)
  • Geography: Italy
  • Culture: Italian
  • Medium: Wood, leather, brass, ivory
  • Dimensions: Length 822 mm., Diam. of bell 120 mm., Length of mouthpiece 60 mm., Length of crook, ca. 355 mm.
  • Classification: Aerophone-Lip Vibrated-horn
  • Credit Line: The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
  • Object Number: 89.4.1090
  • Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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