Kemençe

probably Baron Baronak Armenian

19th century

Not on view

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Title: Kemençe
Maker: probably Baron Baronak (Armenian, 1834?–1900)
Date: 19th century
Geography: Turkey
Culture: Turkish
Medium: wood, pearl, tortoise shell
Dimensions: Diam. 14.3 x L. 39.4cm (5 5/8 x 15 1/2in.)
Classification: Chordophone-Lute-bowed-unfretted
Credit Line: Gift of Miss Hewitt, 1906
Object Number: 06.1309
Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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