Flag of IndiaMusical InstrumentsChordophone-Lute-plucked-fretted19th century

Artwork Details

TitleSaravatī Vīnā
MediumWood, ivory, metal, gourd
DimensionsW. 27.9 x L. 106.7cm (11 x 42in.)
ClassificationChordophone-Lute-plucked-fretted
DepartmentMusical Instruments
Date19th century
Credit LineGift of Miss Alice Getty, 1946
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIndian
Date Range1801 – 1900

Provenance

CountrySouthern India

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 505701