Alto Saxophone
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Alto Saxophone

TitleAlto Saxophone
ArtistArsene-Zoe Lecomte & Cie
Dateafter 1887 19th century
MediumBrass, ebony or cocus wood mouthpiece
ClassificationAerophone-Reed Vibrated-single reed conical
OriginFrench French
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineThe Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Alto Saxophone” is a work by Arsene-Zoe Lecomte & Cie, dated after 1887. It is executed in brass, ebony or cocus wood mouthpiece and classified as aerophone-reed vibrated-single reed conical. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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