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Violin sabot

19th century
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: Violin sabot
  • Artist: Antoine C. Freze
  • Date: 19th century
  • Culture: French
  • Medium: Maple, beech, spruce
  • Dimensions: Overall length: 62 cm (24 7/16 in.)

    Weight: under 40 lbs
  • Classification: Musical instruments
  • Credit Line: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Frederick Brown Fund
  • Rights and Reproduction: Photograph © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
  • Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments