Hurdy gurdy

ca. 1770-1785

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

Overview

Title: Hurdy gurdy
Date: ca. 1770-1785
Culture: French
Medium: Ivory, paste, tortoise shell, brass, silver, lacquer, carving, purfling, eding, turning
Sycamore body, carved and turned ivory, other parts of turtle shell inlaid with silver and brass piqué work (some turtle shell lacquered with silver and brass piqué work), silver roses, and partly silvered brass keys inset with faceted rock crystal and engraved mother-of-pearl
Dimensions: Approx measurements: L: 70 cm., W: 30 cm cm., D: 22 cm.

Weight: under 40 lbs
Classification: Musical instruments
Credit Line: Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments