Musical InstrumentsChordophone-Lute-plucked-frettedca. 1945By Ustad Osman Zufarov
Dotar is a chordophone-lute-plucked-fretted Tashkent of Uzbek origin created in ca. 1945 using mulberry, mother-of-pearl, silk, nylon, plastic measuring W. 20.7 x D. 16 x L. 123.6cm (8 1/8 x 6 5/16 x 48 11/16in.) attributed to Ustad Osman Zufarov — now part of the Musical Instruments collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Mulberry, mother-of-pearl, silk, nylon, plastic |
| Dimensions | W. 20.7 x D. 16 x L. 123.6cm (8 1/8 x 6 5/16 x 48 11/16in.) |
| Classification | Chordophone-Lute-plucked-fretted |
| Department | Musical Instruments |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Frederick M. Lehman Bequest, 2008 |
| Date | ca. 1945 |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Uzbek culture. The estimated date range is 1940 – 1950.
Geography
Origin: Tashkent, Uzbekistan. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Dotar?
Dotar is housed in the Musical Instruments department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Dotar created?
Dotar dates to ca. 1945.
What material is Dotar made from?
Dotar is crafted from mulberry, mother-of-pearl, silk, nylon, plastic.
Where does Dotar originate?
Dotar originates from Uzbekistan (Uzbek culture).
Is Dotar in the public domain?
Dotar is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.