Carnyx / reconstruction

Description

Reconstruction of the Deskford carnyx (80 - 200 AD), in bronze and brass with wooden tongue and enamel eye inserts, by Dr Purser and John Creed, Glasgow, 1992

Museum reference

X.1992.25

Collection

Archaeology

Object name

Carnyx / reconstruction

Production information

Dr Purser, Musicologist
Creed, John, 1938 (b.), Metal smith
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, Northern Europe

Date

1992

Materials

Bronze, Brass, Wood, Enamel

Physical description

Wood, enamel;

Exhibitions

• Celts (10 Mar 2016 - 25 Sep 2016)
  National Museum of Scotland

• Celts: Art and Identity (24 Sep 2015 - 31 Jan 2016)
  British Museum

On display

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