Flag of MyanmarMusical InstrumentsChordophone-Harp19th century

Artwork Details

TitleSaùng-Gauk
MediumWood, deerskin, paint, cotton cord, metal, glass
DimensionsHeight: 35 5/16 in. (89.7 cm) Width: 34 1/4 in. (87 cm) Depth: 8 1/16 in. (20.5 cm)
ClassificationChordophone-Harp
DepartmentMusical Instruments
Date19th century
Credit LineThe Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureBurmese
Date Range1801 – 1900

Provenance

CityMandalay?
CountryMyanmar (formerly Burma)

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