Islamic ArtMusical instrumentsca. 1700 or later

Sarinda is a musical instruments created in ca. 1700 or later using ivory, hide, rubies, other precious stones, gold, and traces of pigment, measuring 25 1/16 × 11 × 5 1/2 in. (63.7 × 28 × 14 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumIvory, hide, rubies, other precious stones, gold, and traces of pigment,
Dimensions25 1/16 × 11 × 5 1/2 in. (63.7 × 28 × 14 cm)
ClassificationMusical instruments
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineCollection of Bashir Mohamed, London
Dateca. 1700 or later

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Sarinda?

Sarinda is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Sarinda created?

Sarinda dates to ca. 1700 or later.

What material is Sarinda made from?

Sarinda is crafted from ivory, hide, rubies, other precious stones, gold, and traces of pigment,.

Is Sarinda in the public domain?

Sarinda is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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