Greek Lyra
Hypothetical reconstruction of a Greek Lyra, based partly on representations and partly on finds.
Generally this type of Lyra has a body made from a turtle shell, in this case the shell is made of wood.
The soundboard is in parchment and the columns are in mouflon horn.
A further peculiarity is given by the absence of real pegs, instead tuning sticks are used, of which there is ample evidence even in ancient Greece.
Hallstatt Lyra
Hypothetical reconstruction of a Hallstatt-era lyre, based on an image on a HaC-period vessel from Sopron.
Since this is a stylized representation, some elements are open to interpretation. However, I attempt to offer archaeologically based alternatives even in these cases.
One distinctive feature is the absence of actual tuning pegs; instead, so-called tuning toggles are used, of which there is ample evidence from prehistory and antiquity.
