Lion's head on German Violin, circa 1890

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Head of a German violin made in Mittenwald, circa 1890. Head is carved into a lion's head, sometimes referred to as a dog's head. Distinctive varnish has a high pigment content.

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Size: 4368px × 2912px
Photo credit: © Brownlow Brothers / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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