Rectangular Octave Virginal, ca. 1600Augsberg?, Germany- Materials: Body: Beechwood • Parts: Eb
Rectangular Octave Virginal, ca. 1600Augsberg?, Germany- Materials: Body: Beechwood • Parts: Ebony, ivory, parchment, leather, paper, brass- Width: 44.1 cm- Range: 35 keys- Other Notes: Though the original maker is not listed, the engravings are credited to Hans Sebald Beham and the elder Crispijn van de Passe. The sound hole has a parchment rosette, and there are two additional drawers in the lid. The octaves are quite high in pitch, suggesting it was more for amusement than serious performance.Source: NY-MetMA -- source link
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