Object 16

Kratzzither (Salzburg form)

Object Description

Maker unknownAustria(?), 2nd half of 18th c.Spruce, partially painted in dark; fruit tree (?); metal (strings) body with swelling on one side; one additional ( empty) peg-box; two heart-shaped sound holes14 frets; three stopped strings, nine unstopped stringsL. 550 mm; b. 226 mm; h. 39 mm; vibrating strin gs 407-430 mmDonation Dr. h.c. Paul Sacher, Pratteln. Lobeck collectionInv. 1956.455.

 
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