Shawm
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Shawm

TitleShawm
Date19th century 19th century
MediumWood, pewter or lead
ClassificationAerophone-Reed Vibrated-double reed
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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“Shawm” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 19th century. It is executed in wood, pewter or lead and classified as aerophone-reed vibrated-double reed. 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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