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Image Not Available for Buccins in the shape of wild scorpion fish are French trombones from the 19th century.
Buccins in the shape of wild scorpion fish are French trombones from the 19th century.
Image Not Available for Buccins in the shape of wild scorpion fish are French trombones from the 19th century.

Buccins in the shape of wild scorpion fish are French trombones from the 19th century.

Creator Pilz
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 24 x 16.3 cm (9 7/16 x 6 7/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
  • Photographs
Object number2002/1361
LocationNot currently on display

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