Guitar, ca. late 1600sattr. Giacomo Ertel (German-born, cr. Italy)- Materials: Body/Top: Fruitwood/S
Guitar, ca. late 1600sattr. Giacomo Ertel (German-born, cr. Italy)- Materials: Body/Top: Fruitwood/Spruce • Inlays: Ebony, Ivory, Mother-of-pearl • Rosette: Parchment - Length: 90.7 cm- Strings: 10 - 5 double courses [gut]- Other Notes: The rosette is a modern replacement. At one point it was converted to 6 single courses, but since reverted to the original 5 double courses.Source: NY-MetMA -- source link
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