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Object Number
51-15-40/6287
Display Title
"Kantele" - the famous old Finnish musical stringed instrument
Descriptions
Object Description
"Kantele" - the famous old Finnish musical stringed instrument
Inventory Description
Stringed instrument, tapered body, slanted top, tuning pegs, metal strings
Classification
- String
Department
Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe
/
Finland
Additional Geographic Terms
Savo, North
Materials
Wood, Metal, Shellac
Dimensions
Overall: 58.3 x 10 x 7.9 cm (22 15/16 x 3 15/16 x 3 1/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
51-15-40/6287; 1855.36.
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