Limestone fragment of a lyre
Seven strings of a lyre are attached to a crosspiece painted pinkish red.
Credit: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
5th century B.C. ?
Limestone
15.9 x 5.7 x 5.1 cm
74.51.2596
Image and text © Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2019
Where you'll find this
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Permanent collection