Bow harp, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 2030–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, 1918–19, Wood, paint, L. 81.4 cm (32 1/16 in); W. 26.4 cm (10 3/8 in.), The harp, called benet in ancient Egyptian, was one of the most popular musical instruments throughout pharaonic history. This bow harp, among the oldest to have survived, is characterized by a long, curving neck and a shovel-shaped sound box
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Bow harp, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca, 2030–1640 B.C, Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, 1918–19, Wood, paint, L, 81.4 cm, 32 1/16, W, 26.4, 10 3/8, harp, benet, ancient Egyptian, popular musical, instruments, pharaonic history, bow, oldest, survived, characterized, long, curving neck, shovel-shaped sound, box
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