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

Artwork Details

TitleSitar
MediumGourd, wood, ivory, metal
DimensionsL. 51 in., Diam. of body 12 in.
ClassificationChordophone-Lute-plucked-fretted
DepartmentMusical Instruments
Datelate 19th century
Credit LineThe Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIndian
Date Range1850 – 1900

Provenance

CountryIndia

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 502149