Flag of IndiaMusical InstrumentsAerophone-Blow Hole-side-blown flute (transverse)ca. 1885

Artwork Details

TitleMurali
MediumBamboo
DimensionsL. 58.4 (23 in.)
ClassificationAerophone-Blow Hole-side-blown flute (transverse)
DepartmentMusical Instruments
Dateca. 1885
Credit LineThe Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIndian
Date Range1880 – 1890

Provenance

CityBengal
CountryIndia

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 500753