Man Playing Psaltery

Catalog No. (T46)

Pottery, threaded relief, 0.5L, pewter lid.

The Psaltery is an ancient instrument that began as simply a board with gut strings stretched between pegs. It was played by plucking with either one�s fingers or a �plectra�. Later versions, including the one depicted on this stein, were typically in the form of a hollow box (or �soundboard�) and metal strings.

Price Range: $75-$100

     
     
AD (T46)
AD (T46)

 
Previous
Go to Listing
Next

 

Copyright © 1998-2024 Beer Stein Library � All rights reserved.