Lamont Harp, Medieval Celtic harp in National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
The triangular wooden frame harp measures 95 centimeters in height and 42.5 centimeters in width, featuring brass reinforcements and metal fittings.
The harp entered Robertson family possession between 1460 and 1464 through a marriage dowry, remaining with them until its transfer to Edinburgh in 1805.
As one of three surviving medieval Gaelic harps, this instrument represents the musical traditions of Scottish nobility during the fifteenth century.
Modern instrument makers study the harp's construction to create replicas, despite challenges posed by its current distorted wooden structure.
The metal reinforcements display fox-styled designs and a distinctive head decoration that imitates gem settings from the medieval period.
Inception: 1500
Made from material: wood, brass
GPS coordinates: 55.94700,-3.18900
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:52
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