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Orphica

(Austrian, 1813–1838)
about 1815–25
Object PlaceVienna, Austria
Medium/TechniqueMahogany
DimensionsLength 129.4 cm, width 39 cm, case height 11.3 cm (Length 50 15/16 in., width 15 3/8 in., case height 4 7/16 in.)
Credit LineLeslie Lindsey Mason Collection
Accession number21.14
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsMusical instruments
Provenance1921, gift of William Lindsey, Boston, Massachusetts, to the MFA. (Accession Date: February 3, 1921)
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Restricted: For reference only
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Restricted: For reference only
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Restricted: For reference only
about 1740