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Section of lute instrument Dra Abu el-Naga

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Description

Music, lute. Early New Kingdom–Ramesside Period, ca. 1550–1295 B.C. Wood. L. 34.5 cm (13 9/16 in.); W. 8.2 cm (3 1/4 in.). From: Dra Abu el-Naga, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Egypt. Excavation: Carnarvon/Carter excavations. Subject: Lutes. Credit: Rogers Fund, 1912.

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Found at Dra Abu el-Naga
Materials Wood

Cross-references (4)

  • Wikidata-Q Q116244888 tier-1
  • Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
  • Inventory-Number 12.181.294 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
  • MET-Object 554346 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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