Arch Cittern
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Arch Cittern

TitleArch Cittern
ArtistJean Francois Tiphanon
Date1782 18th century
MediumWood, ivory
ClassificationChordophone-Lute-plucked-fretted
OriginFrench French
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of Helen C. Lanier, 1982
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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