Flag of IndiaMusical InstrumentsChordophone-Lute-plucked-fretted19th century

Artwork Details

TitleKachva Sitar
MediumWood and gourd
DimensionsL. 109.2 cm (43 in.); Diam. 29.8 cm (11-3/4 in.); Depth 12.7 cm (5 in.)
ClassificationChordophone-Lute-plucked-fretted
DepartmentMusical Instruments
Date19th century
Credit LineThe Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIndian
Date Range1801 – 1900

Provenance

CountryIndia

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 500799