Flag of IndiaMusical InstrumentsAerophone-Blow Hole-side-blown flute (transverse)late 19th century

Artwork Details

TitleFlute
MediumBamboo
DimensionsL. 32.9 cm (12-15/16 in.); D. +/- 1.8 cm (11/16 in.)
ClassificationAerophone-Blow Hole-side-blown flute (transverse)
DepartmentMusical Instruments
Datelate 19th century
Credit LineThe Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIndian
Date Range1850 – 1900

Provenance

CityChennai (Madras)
CountryIndia

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 500795