In the illustration from the manuscript of the monastery of St. Blasius twelve strings and two sound holes are given to it. A harp similar in form and size, but without the front pillar, was known to the ancient Egyptians.

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Musical Instruments
Written by Carl Engel
Published in 1875
Available from gutenberg.org

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Sunday 26 July 2020

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9th Century, Middle Ages, musical instrument, Stringed instrument

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