Flag of IndiaMusical InstrumentsChordophone-Lute-plucked-frettedmid-19th century

Artwork Details

TitleSitar
MediumWood
DimensionsL. 125.7 cm (49-1/2 in.), Diam. of body 25.4 cm (10 in.)
ClassificationChordophone-Lute-plucked-fretted
DepartmentMusical Instruments
Datemid-19th century
Credit LineThe Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIndian
Date Range1830 – 1870

Provenance

CountryIndia

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 500759