A Renaissance Basset Recorder
Unknown artist, 16th century
A Renaissance Basset recorder is made in one piece and pitched between a bass and a tenor, similar to a Baroque bass recorder. The recorder is stamped with the 'double plume' mark, like many early wooden wind instruments. Perhaps by a Venetian maker.
More information
Title of artwork, date
A Renaissance Basset Recorder, 16th century
Date supported
1983
Medium and material
Boxwood with brass mounts
Dimensions
84 cm
Grant
10000
Total cost
10000
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