Clarinet in D
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Clarinet in D

TitleClarinet in D
Date1750–70 18th century
MediumBoxwood, brass
ClassificationAerophone-Reed Vibrated-single reed cylindrical
OriginGerman German
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit linePurchase, Barbara Kahn Gift, in memory of Richard S. Kahn, 2010
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Clarinet in D” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1750–70. It is executed in boxwood, brass and classified as aerophone-reed vibrated-single reed cylindrical. 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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