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Model 18-0 (serial no. 466228)

Artley American
Ian Anderson Scottish
1975
Not on view
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.
Artley was an American band-instrument company that specialized in providing student models. This flute was one of several by Artley that Ian Anderson used live in performances with Jethro Tull.

Technical Description:
Nickel-silver with silver plate, closed keys, offset G key

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title:
    Model 18-0 (serial no. 466228)
  • Artist:
    Artley (American, Elkhart, Indiana)
  • Artist:
    Ian Anderson (Scottish, Dunfermline, Fife born 1947)
  • Date:
    1975
  • Geography:
    Elkhart, Indiana, United States
  • Medium:
    Nickel silver, silver
  • Dimensions:
    Length: 14 in. (35.6 cm)
    Weight: ~1 lb.
  • Classification:
    Aerophone-Blow Hole-side-blown flute (transverse)
  • Credit Line:
    Collection of Ian Anderson
  • Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments