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Guitar

Date unknown

Italy

Medium
silver
Measurements
Overall: 73.7 x 23.2 cm (29 x 9 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
The Charles G. King Jr. collection; Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King Jr. 1918.390
Copyright
Copyright
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Location
Not on view
Print
A silver guitar with a figure-eight body stands vertically, angled left. Intricate floral and geometric engravings cover the surface, interspersed with dark, mottled tarnishing. A circular motif surrounds the soundhole above a crescent-shaped bridge. Thin strings stretch from the rounded headstock's tuning pegs down the fretted neck. The dark oxidation creates a weathered, organic texture that contrasts with the remaining luster of the reflective silver surface.

Guitar

Date unknown

Italy

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