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Piccolo
early 19th century
Object Place: Dresden, Germany
Medium/Technique
Boxwood, ivory, brass
Dimensions
Length 29.7 cm (11 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Robert F. Metcalf, Jr. and his sister, Olive R. Metcalf
Accession Number1979.549
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsMusical Instruments
ClassificationsMusical instruments – Aerophones
DescriptionIn D-flat. Conoidal bore. Boxwood, varnished light yellow-brown. Ivory rings and headcap. Made in four parts: headjoint, upper and lower bodyjoints, and footjoint. Elliptical embouchure. Six finger holes. One square key (Young type C) of brass (d-sharp'), mounted on ring with SATK.
InscriptionsStamped on headjoint: DRESDEN; stamped on upper bodyjoint: 2; stamped on footjoint: S
Provenance1979, gift of Robert F. Metcalf, Watertown, Massachusetts, and Olive R. Metcalf, Georgetown, Massachusetts, to the MFA. (Accession Date: November 14, 1979)