Object Description

Maker unknown Black Forest, 17th c.Origin: Convent of Wittichen (Black Forest)Spruce (belly, in three parts); lime-wood (?) (body, In seven staves); maple (neck, knob); ivory-inlays (belly, under the fixed bridge)body in conical shapeone string (gut)L. 1985 mm, 1236 mm (belly), 1519 mm (string)PurchaseInv.1876.21.a.Tuning device. Screw mechanism with knob