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Glass trumpet

anonymous · c. 1700 - c. 1896 · glassblowing; tin (metal); glass

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Smooth tube bent in a trumpet shape, flaring into a relatively narrow, funnel-shaped bell with a flat rim. A metal mouthpiece is attached on the narrow side. The windings are held together by two tin bands. Remains of a white silk ribbon on the transition to the bell.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description

Subjects

musical instrument trumpet wind instrument

Credit lineGlass trumpet. c. 1700 - c. 1896. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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