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Double Bass Bow

mid-20th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Double Bass Bow
  • Date: mid-20th century
  • Culture: European or American
  • Medium: Chesnut wood
  • Dimensions: Length: 699 mm
    Weight 95 gr.
  • Classification: Chordophone-Accessories-bow
  • Credit Line: Funds from various donors, 1983
  • Object Number: 1983.118
  • Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments
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