Serpent, ca. 1820, Paris, France, French, Wood, leather, paint, brass, Overall Height: 93 1/2 in. (237.5 cm), Aerophone-Lip Vibrated, C. Baudouin (French), The serpent is a European bass brasswind instrument that was a predecessor of the tuba. Its snake-like form helps to position the finger holes within reach of the player’s hands. The serpentine qualities of this example, made by one of the most celebrated makers, are heightened by its zoomorphic paint scheme, a rare decorative embellishment for an instrument that was typically finished in black
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