French pochette

The pochette is a boat-shaped stringed instrument played with a bow. This pochette was made by Jacques du Mesnil, a French luthier active during the 17th century. The instrument features a carved head, a detail that is often seen in viols and violas d'amore.
Object no :
RI_DC_0000668
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Creator :
Jacques du Mesnil
Place of Production :
Paris, France
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