Musical InstrumentsChordophone-Lute-plucked-unfrettedca. 1885Artwork Details
| Title | Sitar |
| Medium | Wood |
| Dimensions | L. 77.5 cm (30½ in.) |
| Classification | Chordophone-Lute-plucked-unfretted |
| Department | Musical Instruments |
| Date | ca. 1885 |
| Credit Line | The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Indian |
| Date Range | 1880 – 1890 |
Provenance
| Country | India |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 500770