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

Artwork Details

TitleSitar
MediumWood, shell
DimensionsL. 38-1/2 in., Diam. of body 3-3/4 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 – 1899

Provenance

CountryIndia

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 502291