1871 Wood Engraving Viol Aboo Zeydee String Instrument Kemengeh Shaer XGQB7

This is an original 1871 black and white in-text wood engraving of an Aboo-Zeydee Viol, a bowed string instrument, usually play by a "Sha'er" or " Aboo-Zeydees", a poet who recites poetry. CONDITIONThis 140+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. No creases. No natural defects. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso. Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+ Dimensions: Approximately 3 x 4.5 inches; 8 x 11 cm Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation) Keywords specific to this image: "the Life of Aboo-Zeyd", "Seeret Aboo-Zeyd", "Sho'ara", ancient, viola, ancient, Kemangeh, violin family, Viola da Gamba, musical instrument, music, Renaissance, Baroque periodsXGQB7C71