Flag of IndiaMusical InstrumentsChordophone-Lute-plucked-unfrettedca. 1825–1946

Artwork Details

TitleShort-necked lute
MediumWood
DimensionsOverall: 21.6 x 82.6cm (8 1/2 x 32 1/2in.)
ClassificationChordophone-Lute-plucked-unfretted
DepartmentMusical Instruments
Dateca. 1825–1946
Credit LineGift of Miss Alice Getty, 1946
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIndian
Date Range1825 – 1946

Provenance

CountryIndia

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 505702