Piffaro

possibly Italian

19th century

Not on view

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Title: Piffaro
Date: 19th century
Geography: Italy (?)
Culture: possibly Italian
Medium: Wood
Dimensions: L. 341 mm.; Diam. of bell 61 mm
Classification: Aerophone-Reed Vibrated-double reed
Credit Line: The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
Object Number: 89.4.895
Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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