Guitar, ca. 1630–50, Venice, Italy, Italian, Spruce, bone, parchment, snakewood, ivory, Height: 37 5/8 in. ( cm

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Guitar, ca. 1630–50, Venice, Italy, Italian, Spruce, bone, parchment, snakewood, ivory, Height: 37 5/8 in. ( cm), Chordophone-Lute-plucked-fretted, Attributed to Matteo Sellas (German, Füssen ca. 1599–1654 Venice), During the 17th century, amateurs in Italy, Spain, and southern France used the guitar to accompany songs and arias or to play solo pieces. In Italy, Venice was the guitar-manufacturing center and Matteo Sellas its most eminent luthier

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