Cornu, Roman Horn Brass
£152.30
£126.92 (ex. VAT)
Cornu, Roman Horn, Brass
The cornu or cornum was an ancient brass instrument used in the Roman Empire. In the Roman army, it was carried by the “theso-called cornicen “(horn blower) and used to send coded orders across the battlefield in the form of horn signals. Off the battlefield, it also served as a ceremonial music instrument.
This functional replica is made of brass and equipped with a wooden handle. The horn is unmounted. It is composed of three threaded tubes, a mouthpiece and a crossbar/handle. The final assembly is very easy and needs to be carried out by the customer.
Details:
Material: brass and wood
Height: approx. 106 cm
Weight: approx. 2.5 kg
Product Code:
1916387000
Weight:
3kg