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Lutes, Guitars, and Related Instruments

Lutes, Guitars, and Related Instruments

The MFA's Musical Instruments Collection contains over 1,100 examples from around the world, ranging from ancient times to the twenty-first century. Explore a selection of lutes, guitars, and related instruments from the Museum's holdings.

Collection Highlights
Archlute (theorbo)
17th or 18th century with later alterations
Lute
Andreas Berr
1699
Lute (pastiche, after 17th-century Italian type)
Leopoldo Franciolini
late 19th century
Chitarrone (after 17th-century Italian type)
Leopoldo Franciolini
late 19th century