Lituus and a Buccina
Lituus - The original version of the antique straight instrument pictured, found at Cervetri in the tomb of a warrior, is preserved in a museum in the Vatican, Rome, Italy. The Lituus was a trumpet used by Roman cavalry, taking its name from an Augurs's staff which it somewhat resembled in shape. Buccina - this instrument was found during excavations at Pompeii now preserved at the Museum of Naples - an instrument of the Roman infantry
Picture No
10694668
Media ID
46576176
Size
2778px x 5332px
(7.1MB)
Credit
Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Source
Lambert & Butler Cigarette Card Series - Interesting Musical Instruments (18/25)
Date
1929
