Viola d'Amore
Object type: Viola d'Amore
Department: Musical Instruments
Culture: Italian
Artist: Giovanni Grancino
Artist bio: Italian, Milan 1637–1709 Milan
Artist role: Maker
Artist nationality: Italian
Date: 1701
Medium: Spruce, maple, ebony, bone, iron
Dimensions: Height: 23 1/2 in. (59.7 cm)
Width: 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm)
Classification: Chordophone-Lute-bowed-fretted
Geography:  Milan   Italy  
Credit line: Purchase, Amati Gifts, 2008
Accession year: 2008